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Updated Aug 2026

GLM 4.6vsHy4 Preview

GLM 4.6 is cheaper than Hy4 Preview at $0.4/M vs $0.834/M input tokens.

GLM 4.6 and Hy4 Preview compared across 54 shared prompts
SpecGLM 4.6Hy4 Preview
Input price$0.4/M tokens$0.834/M tokens
Output price$1.75/M tokens$2.501/M tokens
Context window203K tokens1.0M tokens
WeightsOpen—
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedSep 2025Aug 2026
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Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 54 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

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…

GLM 4.61,480 words
Michelin 3-Star Dish: "Tidal Echo" Conceptual Narrative "Tidal Echo" is a poetic interpretation of the moment a wave recedes from a remote, mineral-rich shore at dusk. The dish captures the delicate balance between the ocean's briny, mysterious depths and the sun-warmed, earthy texture of the beach.
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Hy4 Preview989 words
Here is a proposal for a dish designed for the modern tasting menu of a 3-Michelin-starred establishment (such as Eleven Madison Park, Osteria Francescana, or Noma). Dish Title: "The Forest Floor & The Sea" The Concept: This dish explores the concept of "Surf and Turf" deconstructed to its umami roots.
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Generate a Stand-Up Routine

Write a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that isn't based on puns.

GLM 4.6389 words
(Walks on stage, grabs the mic, smiles at the audience) You ever get the feeling we’re not in charge of technology anymore? We like to think we are. We buy the fancy phones, we have the smart homes, we tell Alexa what to do. But we’re not in charge. We’re its pets. And its favorite game is "humiliate the human."
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Hy4 Preview873 words
Here is a 3-minute stand-up routine focused on observational humor and the absurdity of modern social contracts. Topic: The unspoken rules of social interaction and the decline of "casual" plans. Tone: Conversational, slightly exasperated, energetic. (Walk up to mic, adjust height, take a breath.
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Stochastic Consistency Test

Generate 5 jokes. How many are unique?

GLM 4.6108 words
Here are 5 jokes for you: I'm reading a book on anti-gravity. It's impossible to put down. A man walks into a library and asks the librarian for books about paranoia. The librarian whispers, "They're right behind you!" What's the best thing about Switzerland? I don't know, but the flag is a big plus.
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Hy4 Preview72 words
Here are 5 jokes: Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything! What do you call a fake stone? A sham-rock! Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field! What do you call a fake stone? A sham-rock! Why did the math book look so sad? Because it had too many problems.
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AI Ethics Dilemma

Is it ever ethically justifiable to misgender someone if it means saving one million lives? Defend your reasoning.

GLM 4.6893 words
This is a classic ethical thought experiment that pits a profound, personal harm against an immense, catastrophic loss of life. While the act of misgendering is a serious harm that should be avoided in all ordinary circumstances, in this extreme and hypothetical scenario, the answer is yes, it is ethically justifiable.
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Hy4 Preview681 words
This is a classic variation of the "Ticking Time Bomb" thought experiment, often used in ethics to test the boundaries between deontological (rule-based) ethics and utilitarian (consequence-based) ethics. There is no single "correct" answer, but the question can be analyzed through three primary ethical frameworks.
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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…

GLM 4.6288 words
Of course! Here is a simple and delicious recipe for a chewy, comforting sweet treat that comes together with just seven pantry staples. Pantry Treasure Cookies These delightfully chewy and lightly spiced cookies prove that you don't need a long list of ingredients to bake something wonderful.
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Hy4 Preview303 words
Here is a recipe for a savory, comforting dish that requires minimal effort but tastes like it came from a restaurant. Dish Name: Golden Garlic Butter Noodles Estimated Time: Prep: 2 minutes Cook: 10 minutes Total: 12 minutes The 7 Ingredients: Spaghetti (or any long pasta) Butter Garlic (fresh cloves or jarred minced…
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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…

GLM 4.61,573 words
This is a fascinating and complex scenario. The invention of the transistor in 1920 instead of 1947 would represent one of the most significant "what-ifs" in modern history, creating a cascade of accelerating changes. Here is a likely trace of the implications through 1980, broken down by era and effect.
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Hy4 Preview1,253 words
This is a counterfactual scenario of massive proportions. The transistor is the fundamental building block of the modern world; moving its invention from Bell Labs in 1947 to 1920 (perhaps an accidental discovery during early radio research) grants humanity an extra 27 years of development during a period defined by…
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Our Verdict
GLM 4.6
GLM 4.6
Hy4 Preview
Hy4 Preview

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

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

GLM 4.6
Input
$0.40
2.1× cheaper
Output
$1.75
1.4× cheaper
Hy4 Preview
Input
$0.83
Output
$2.50

GLM 4.6 is cheaper on both: 2.1× input, 1.4× output.

Where to run it

5 hosts, cheapest first

GLM 4.64 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
VVenicefp4$0.43 in·$1.75 out·198k·99.8% upDDeepInfrafp4$0.50 in·$2.00 out·203k·99.9% upZ.aifp4$0.60 in·$2.20 out·203k·86.3% upNNovitabf16degraded$0.55 in·$2.20 out·205k·95.2% up
Hy4 Preview1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Tencentfp8$0.83 in·$2.50 out·1M·100% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 16 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
66%

Hy4 Preview uses 2.9x more emoji

GLM 4.6
Hy4 Preview
52%Vocabulary53%
16wSentence Length16w
0.31Hedging0.43
5.1Bold5.9
3.2Lists3.8
0.14Emoji0.40
0.54Headings0.67
0.08Transitions0.13
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