GLM 5.2 is a large-scale reasoning model from Z.ai. It supports text input and output with a 1M-token context window, and is suited for long-horizon agent workflows, project-level software engineering,...
Model details →Z.ai: GLM 5.2 (batch) vs Anthropic Claude Sonnet Latest
Z.ai: GLM 5.2 (batch) and Anthropic Claude Sonnet Latest are evenly matched on 6 axes — pick the one whose provider, latency, or licensing fits your stack.
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Model details →Side-by-side comparison
| Capability | Z.ai: GLM 5.2 (batch) | Anthropic Claude Sonnet Latest | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Context window Maximum number of input tokens the model can attend to in a single request. | 512K | 1M | 🏆 Anthropic Claude Sonnet Latest |
| Input price (per 1M) Cost per million input tokens billed by the provider. | $0.70 | $2.00 | 🏆 Z.ai: GLM 5.2 (batch) |
| Output price (per 1M) Cost per million output tokens billed by the provider. | $2.20 | $10.00 | 🏆 Z.ai: GLM 5.2 (batch) |
| Tool / function calling First-class support for emitting structured tool calls. | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Vision input Accepts image inputs alongside text. | — | Yes | 🏆 Anthropic Claude Sonnet Latest |
| Reasoning mode Internal chain-of-thought / extended-thinking support. | Yes | Yes | Tie |
Frequently asked questions
Is Z.ai: GLM 5.2 (batch) better than Anthropic Claude Sonnet Latest?
Z.ai: GLM 5.2 (batch) and Anthropic Claude Sonnet Latest are evenly matched on 6 axes — pick the one whose provider, latency, or licensing fits your stack.
What's the price difference between Z.ai: GLM 5.2 (batch) and Anthropic Claude Sonnet Latest?
Input: $0.70 vs $2.00 per 1M tokens. Output: $2.20 vs $10.00 per 1M tokens.
What context windows do Z.ai: GLM 5.2 (batch) and Anthropic Claude Sonnet Latest support?
Z.ai: GLM 5.2 (batch) supports up to 512K tokens. Anthropic Claude Sonnet Latest supports up to 1M tokens.
Do both Z.ai: GLM 5.2 (batch) and Anthropic Claude Sonnet Latest support tool calling?
Z.ai: GLM 5.2 (batch): yes. Anthropic Claude Sonnet Latest: yes.
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