Side-by-side comparison
GPT-3.5 Turbo vs GLM 4.7
| GPT-3.5 Turbo | GLM 4.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | OpenAI | Z.ai |
| Context window Maximum tokens (input + output) the model can process in a single request. Glossary → | 16,385 | 202,752 |
| Capabilities Optional capabilities the model advertises: vision (images), tools (function calling), json_mode (structured output). | tools, json_mode | tools, json_mode |
| Input $ / 1M tokens Cost for tokens you send (prompt + context). Cheaper side highlighted. Glossary → | 0.5000 | 0.4000 |
| Output $ / 1M tokens Cost for tokens the model generates. Output is normally 3–5× pricier than input. Glossary → | 1.5000 | 1.7500 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, GPT-3.5 Turbo or GLM 4.7?
GPT-3.5 Turbo is cheaper than GLM 4.7 on a 50/50 input/output blend by about $0.075 per 1M tokens. Exact savings depend on your input-vs-output ratio — use the cost calculator on this page for a workload-specific estimate.
Which has a larger context window, GPT-3.5 Turbo or GLM 4.7?
GLM 4.7 has the larger context window at 203k tokens versus 16k tokens for GPT-3.5 Turbo. That means GLM 4.7 can ingest about 12.4x as much text per request.
What is the difference between GPT-3.5 Turbo and GLM 4.7?
GPT-3.5 Turbo comes from OpenAI; GLM 4.7 comes from Z.ai. They differ in pricing, context window, and supported capabilities — see the side-by-side table on this page for the exact figures, refreshed nightly.