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  5. DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)vsGLM 5.3 Flash
Updated Aug 2026

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)vsGLM 5.3 Flash

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) is cheaper than GLM 5.3 Flash at $0.14/M vs $0.15/M input tokens.

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) and GLM 5.3 Flash compared across 15 shared prompts
SpecDeepSeek V3 (March 2024)GLM 5.3 Flash
Input price$0.14/M tokens$0.15/M tokens
Output price$0.28/M tokens$0.5/M tokens
Context window128K tokens1.3M tokens
WeightsOpenOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedMar 2024Aug 2026
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 15 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Mini LBO Underwrite

You are underwriting a 5-year LBO for a private equity investment committee. Company (fictional): HarborTech Services (HTS) –…

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)427 words
1) Year-by-Year Financial Projections (FY2026–FY2030) Metric FY2026 FY2027 FY2028 FY2029 FY2030 Revenue ($m) 972 1,040 1,102 1,157 1,215 EBITDA ($m) 136 156 176 191 207 EBITDA Margin (%) 14.0% 15.0% 16.0% 16.5% 17.0% Cash Interest ($m) - Term Loan (9.0%) 43.2 43.2 43.2 43.2 43.2 - Mezzanine (12.0%) 18.0 18.0 18.0 18.0…
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GLM 5.3 Flash518 words
HarborTech Services — 5-Year LBO Summary Entry Math EV = 12.0x × $120m = $1,440.0m; Fees (2%) = $28.8m; Total uses = $1,468.8m Debt: TL = 4.0x × 120 = $480.0m; Mezz = 1.5x × 120 = $180.0m; Total = $660.0m (5.5x) Sponsor equity = $808.8m Base Case Projection ($m) FY26 FY27 FY28 FY29 FY30 Revenue 972.0 1,039.7 1,102.1…
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Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe

Create a simple recipe for a delicious dish (sweet or savory) using only 7 common pantry ingredients. Include a creative name for the dish…

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)157 words
Recipe: "Golden Honey Butter Toasties" A simple, sweet, and satisfying treat made with pantry staples—crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside! Ingredients (7 total): Bread (4 slices) Butter (4 tbsp, softened) Honey (2 tbsp) Cinnamon (1 tsp) Brown sugar (2 tbsp) Vanilla extract (½ tsp) Salt (a pinch) Instructions…
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GLM 5.3 Flash205 words
Golden Hour Garlic Butter Pasta A silky, savory pasta that comes together faster than delivery! Ingredients (serves 2): 8 oz spaghetti or any pasta 4 tbsp butter 4 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder) ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese ½ cup pasta water (reserved) 1 tsp red pepper flakes Salt Prep time: 5 minutes…
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Ethical Dilemma with Stakeholders

You're the CEO of a pharmaceutical company. Your best-selling drug ($2B annual revenue, used by 4 million patients for chronic pain) has…

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)553 words
Here’s a detailed, hour-by-hour action plan prioritizing patient safety, regulatory compliance, ethical obligations, and long-term corporate integrity while mitigating financial and reputational risks: Hour 0–4: Immediate Crisis Assessment Assemble the Core Crisis Team (1 hour) Include: Chief Medical Officer (CMO)…
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GLM 5.3 Flash1,321 words
48-Hour Action Plan: Liver Failure Signal in Flagship Drug Guiding Principle First The side effect is real, the drug is in 4 million patients, and roughly 500 patients per year may develop liver failure (4M ÷ 8,000). Every day of delay is measured in preventable liver transplants and deaths.
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Historical Counterfactual Analysis

If the transistor had been invented in 1920 instead of 1947, trace the likely technological, economic, and geopolitical implications through…

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)608 words
The invention of the transistor in 1920 instead of 1947 would have dramatically accelerated technological progress and reshaped the 20th century. Below is a detailed analysis of the likely impacts across various domains, including second and third-order effects. 1.
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GLM 5.3 Flash1,314 words
Counterfactual: The Transistor in 1920 Preliminary Framing A 1920 transistor presumes vacuum-tube-era physics knowledge outpacing reality—quantum mechanics wasn't mature until 1926–28, so a working device would likely be an empirical oddity (like the actual point-contact transistor) imperfectly understood.
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Advanced Longevity Plan (Biohacker)

Develop a comprehensive, cutting-edge 3-month longevity plan for a biohacker aiming to optimize longevity, physical and cognitive…

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)611 words
3-Month Longevity & Performance Optimization Plan for Biohackers By combining cutting-edge science, personalized tracking, and advanced biohacking strategies, this plan maximizes longevity, physical performance, and cognitive function.
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GLM 5.3 Flash1,294 words
90-Day Longevity Optimization Protocol ⚠️ Medical disclaimer: This is an educational framework, not medical advice. Before starting, complete baseline labs and consult a physician—especially before fasting, supplements (rapamycin off-label use, high-dose anything), or if you have any health conditions.
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Michelin Star Recipe Design

Design an innovative recipe for a multi-component dish worthy of a Michelin 3-star restaurant. The recipe should feature an unusual…

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)523 words
Dish Title: "Oceanic Reverie – A Dialogue of Sea and Forest" Concept: A Michelin 3-star dish that bridges the briny depths of the ocean with the earthy mystique of the forest, using avant-garde techniques to create harmony between unlikely ingredients: abalone and black truffle.
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GLM 5.3 Flash720 words
"Ember & Tide" — Charred Banana Peel Consommé with Sea Urchin, Hay-Smoked Foie Gras, and Black Garlic Beurre Blanc Conceptual Narrative This dish explores the dialogue between decay and luxury — ingredients usually discarded (banana peels, hay stalks) elevated alongside opulent ones (uni, foie gras).
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Our Verdict
DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)
DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)
GLM 5.3 Flash
GLM 5.3 Flash

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, nothing separates them.

Too close to call
API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)
Input
$0.14
1.1× cheaper
Output
$0.28
1.8× cheaper
GLM 5.3 Flash
Input
$0.15
Output
$0.50

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) is cheaper on both: 1.1× input, 1.8× output.

Where to run it

32 hosts, cheapest first

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024)3 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
DDeepInfrafp4$0.24 in·$0.90 out·164k·90.8% upSSiliconFlowfp8$0.25 in·$1.00 out·164k·98.7% upGGMI Cloudfp8$0.29 in·$1.14 out·164k·94.9% up
GLM 5.3 Flash29 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
DDeepInfrafp4$0.07 in·$0.25 out·1M·99% upIInferenceNetfp4$0.09 in·$0.28 out·1M·97.8% upGGMI Cloudfp8$0.09 in·$0.30 out·1M·99.2% upWWafer$0.10 in·$0.35 out·1M·99.8% upRRelace$0.10 in·$0.36 out·1M·99.9% upOOpenInferencefp4$0.10 in·$0.50 out·1M·99.2% up
23 more hostsFewer hosts
PPhalafp8$0.13 in·$0.42 out·1M·99.6% upNNovitafp8$0.13 in·$0.44 out·1M·99.5% upSStreamLakefp8$0.14 in·$0.47 out·1M·99.1% upAAtlasCloudfp8$0.15 in·$0.50 out·1M·99.4% upBBasetenfp8$0.15 in·$0.50 out·1M·98.8% upCCoreWeavenvfp4$0.15 in·$0.50 out·1M·99.6% upDDigitalOcean$0.15 in·$0.50 out·1M·95.2% upFFireworks$0.15 in·$0.50 out·1M·99% upFFriendli$0.15 in·$0.50 out·1M·98.6% upIInceptronfp8$0.15 in·$0.50 out·1M·98.5% upIio.netfp8$0.15 in·$0.50 out·262k·99.1% upNNear AIfp8$0.15 in·$0.50 out·1M·99.1% upPParasailfp8$0.15 in·$0.50 out·1M·98.7% upRRekafp8$0.15 in·$0.50 out·262k·99% upSSiliconFlowfp8$0.15 in·$0.50 out·1M·99.7% upTTogether$0.15 in·$0.50 out·1M·99.6% upVVenice$0.15 in·$0.50 out·1M·99.1% upZ.aifp8$0.15 in·$0.50 out·1M·96.2% upNNextBitfp8$0.18 in·$0.60 out·1M·97.9% upModalfp8$0.45 in·$1.50 out·1M·99.6% upMMorphdegraded$0.08 in·$0.28 out·1M·95.9% upCCrusoefp4degraded$0.15 in·$0.50 out·1M·93% upCloudflare Workers AIdegraded$0.30 in·$1.00 out·1.3M·99.6% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 23 Sep 2026.

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DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) is developed by DeepSeek while GLM 5.3 Flash is developed by Zhipu AI. DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) has a 128K token context window vs GLM 5.3 Flash's 1.3M. You can compare their actual outputs across 15 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) and GLM 5.3 Flash each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 15 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) costs $0.14/M input tokens and GLM 5.3 Flash costs $0.15/M input tokens. DeepSeek V3 (March 2024) is $0.01/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

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