Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | DeepSeek V4 Pro (Reasoning, Max Effort) | GLM-5 (Reasoning) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $1.74 | $1 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $3.48 | $3.2 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
GLM-5 (Reasoning) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $1.55/M tokens vs $2.17/M for DeepSeek V4 Pro (Reasoning, Max Effort).
DeepSeek V4 Pro (Reasoning, Max Effort) wins 7 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 0 for GLM-5 (Reasoning). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
GLM-5 (Reasoning) generates tokens faster at 68 tok/s vs 29 tok/s. However, GLM-5 (Reasoning) has lower time-to-first-token (0.78s vs 1.15s).
Choose based on your priorities: GLM-5 (Reasoning) for lower cost, DeepSeek V4 Pro (Reasoning, Max Effort) for stronger benchmark performance, and GLM-5 (Reasoning) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.