GLM 4 32BvsGPT-5 Mini
GLM 4 32B is cheaper than GPT-5 Mini at $0.1/M vs $0.25/M input tokens.
| Spec | GLM 4 32B | GPT-5 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $0.1/M tokens | $0.25/M tokens |
| Output price | $0.1/M tokens | $2/M tokens |
| Context window | 128K tokens | — |
| Weights | Open | Closed |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | No |
| Released | Jul 2025 | Aug 2025 |
Our Verdict
GLM 4 32B
GPT-5 MiniRunner-up
Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, GLM 4 32B has the edge: bigger model tier, bigger context window.
GLM 4 32B costs 20x less per token.
Too close to call
API pricing
Cost per 1M tokens
GLM 4 32B
Input
$0.10
2.5× cheaper
Output
$0.10
20× cheaper
GPT-5 Mini
Input
$0.25
Output
$2.00
GLM 4 32B is cheaper on both: 2.5× input, 20× output.
Where to run it
2 hosts
GLM 4 32B
No hosts listed on OpenRouter.
Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 8 Sep 2026.
Writing DNA
Style Comparison
Similarity
31%
GLM 4 32B uses 494.2x more bold
GLM 4 32B
GPT-5 Mini
55%Vocabulary62%
15wSentence Length22w
0.74Hedging0.21
4.9Bold0.0
3.8Lists3.8
0.00Emoji0.00
0.35Headings0.00
0.04Transitions0.04
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