What is the difference between GLM 4.5 and Qwen3 Max?

GLM 4.5 is developed by Zhipu AI while Qwen3 Max is developed by Qwen. GLM 4.5 has a 128K token context window vs Qwen3 Max's 256K. You can compare their actual outputs across 55 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, GLM 4.5 or Qwen3 Max?

It depends on your use case. GLM 4.5 and Qwen3 Max each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 55 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How much does GLM 4.5 cost compared to Qwen3 Max?

GLM 4.5 costs $0.6/M input tokens and Qwen3 Max costs $1.2/M input tokens. GLM 4.5 is $0.60/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

How can I compare GLM 4.5 and Qwen3 Max on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of GLM 4.5 and Qwen3 Max across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.

What is the difference between GLM 4.5 and Qwen3 Max?

GLM 4.5 is developed by Zhipu AI while Qwen3 Max is developed by Qwen. GLM 4.5 has a 128K token context window vs Qwen3 Max's 256K. You can compare their actual outputs across 55 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, GLM 4.5 or Qwen3 Max?

It depends on your use case. GLM 4.5 and Qwen3 Max each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 55 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How much does GLM 4.5 cost compared to Qwen3 Max?

GLM 4.5 costs $0.6/M input tokens and Qwen3 Max costs $1.2/M input tokens. GLM 4.5 is $0.60/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

How can I compare GLM 4.5 and Qwen3 Max on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of GLM 4.5 and Qwen3 Max across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.

Updated Sep 2025

GLM 4.5vsQwen3 Max

GLM 4.5 is cheaper than Qwen3 Max at $0.6/M vs $1.2/M input tokens.

GLM 4.5 and Qwen3 Max compared across 55 shared prompts
Spec	GLM 4.5	Qwen3 Max
Input price	$0.6/M tokens	$1.2/M tokens
Output price	$2.2/M tokens	$6/M tokens
Context window	128K tokens	256K tokens
Released	Jul 2025	Sep 2025
SWE-bench Verified	64.2%	69.6%

Our Verdict

Qwen3 Max

GLM 4.5Runner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Qwen3 Max has the edge: bigger model tier, newer, bigger context window.

Too close to call

What do GLM 4.5 and Qwen3 Max say about your brand?

10 models, one question, verbatim receipts.

or peek at a demo: Notion Linear Vercel

API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

GLM 4.5

Input

$0.60

2.0× cheaper

Output

$2.20

2.7× cheaper

Qwen3 Max

Input

$1.20

Output

$6.00

GLM 4.5 is cheaper on both — 2.0× input, 2.7× output

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity

61%

Qwen3 Max uses 3.5x more emoji

GLM 4.5

Qwen3 Max

52%Vocabulary60%

14wSentence Length28w

0.49Hedging0.48

5.5Bold5.7

4.9Lists4.1

0.13Emoji0.45

0.68Headings0.78

0.20Transitions0.18

Based on 21 + 22 text responses

Research

What we learned reading every model

FAQ

Common questions

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Updated Sep 2025

GLM 4.5vsQwen3 Max

GLM 4.5 is cheaper than Qwen3 Max at $0.6/M vs $1.2/M input tokens.

GLM 4.5 and Qwen3 Max compared across 55 shared prompts
Spec	GLM 4.5	Qwen3 Max
Input price	$0.6/M tokens	$1.2/M tokens
Output price	$2.2/M tokens	$6/M tokens
Context window	128K tokens	256K tokens
Released	Jul 2025	Sep 2025
SWE-bench Verified	64.2%	69.6%

Our Verdict

Qwen3 Max

GLM 4.5Runner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Qwen3 Max has the edge: bigger model tier, newer, bigger context window.

Too close to call

What do GLM 4.5 and Qwen3 Max say about your brand?

10 models, one question, verbatim receipts.

or peek at a demo: Notion Linear Vercel

API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

GLM 4.5

Input

$0.60

2.0× cheaper

Output

$2.20

2.7× cheaper

Qwen3 Max

Input

$1.20

Output

$6.00

GLM 4.5 is cheaper on both — 2.0× input, 2.7× output

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity

61%

Qwen3 Max uses 3.5x more emoji

GLM 4.5

Qwen3 Max

52%Vocabulary60%

14wSentence Length28w

0.49Hedging0.48

5.5Bold5.7

4.9Lists4.1

0.13Emoji0.45

0.68Headings0.78

0.20Transitions0.18

Based on 21 + 22 text responses

Research

What we learned reading every model

FAQ

Common questions

Keep exploring

More comparisons

GLM 4.5 vs MiniMax M3New provider

GLM 4.5 vs Ox AlphaNew provider

GLM 4.5 vs GPT OSS 120BNew provider

GLM 4.5 vs GPT OSS 20BNew provider

GLM 4.5 vs Qwen3.8 27BCross-provider

GLM 4.5 vs Qwen3.8 MaxCross-provider

GLM 4.5 vs QwQ 32BCross-provider

GLM 4.5 vs Ring 2.6 1TNew provider