What is the difference between Z.AI: GLM 4.6 and Inception: Mercury?

Z.AI: GLM 4.6 is developed by Zhipu AI while Inception: Mercury is developed by Inception. Z.AI: GLM 4.6 has a 203K token context window vs Inception: Mercury's 32K. in 7 community votes on RIVAL, Z.AI: GLM 4.6 wins 100% of head-to-head matchups. These results are based on blind head-to-head voting across 28 challenges.

Which is better, Z.AI: GLM 4.6 or Inception: Mercury?

Based on 7 community votes on RIVAL, Z.AI: GLM 4.6 wins 100% of head-to-head matchups against Inception: Mercury. Z.AI: GLM 4.6 is strongest in Image Generation, Web Design.

How much does Z.AI: GLM 4.6 cost compared to Inception: Mercury?

Z.AI: GLM 4.6 costs $0.4/M input tokens and Inception: Mercury costs $10/M input tokens. Z.AI: GLM 4.6 is $9.60/M cheaper per input. Z.AI: GLM 4.6 also wins more often in community votes, making it the better value.

How are Z.AI: GLM 4.6 vs Inception: Mercury votes collected on RIVAL?

RIVAL presents both models' outputs side-by-side in blind duels — voters see the responses but don't know which model produced each one. This eliminates brand bias. 7 votes have been collected for this pair across 28 challenges. All vote data is part of RIVAL's open dataset.

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Z.AI: GLM 4.6vsInception: Mercury

23 challenges

Why Z.AI: GLM 4.6?

8.3x cheaper overall$0.40/M in · $1.75/M out

6.3x more context203K

3 months newerSep 2025

Why Inception: Mercury?

No standout advantages

Favorites

Z.AI: GLM 4.6Inception: Mercury

Movie

Blade Runner 2049

20177.6

Inception

20108.4

Album

Kind of Blue

Miles Davis

Kind of Blue

Miles Davis

Book

Dune

Frank Herbert

To Kill a Mockingbird

Harper Lee

City

Kyoto

Japan

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Game

Minecraft

Action, Arcade4.4

Minecraft

Action, Arcade4.4

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Stochastic Consistency Testanalysis

Tests an AI's randomness and creativity

Z.AI: GLM 4.6

Zhipu · Sep 2025text

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.
My password got hacked. Now I have to change it to 'incorrect'. So whenever I forget it, the computer will say, "Your password is incorrect."
I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She looked surprised.

All 5 are unique. Each one has a different setup, punchline, and style of humor.

Inception: Mercury

Inception · Jun 2025text

Here are five jokes for you:

Why don't skeletons fight each other? Because they don't have the guts.
I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She looked surprised.
Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field.
What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta.
Why don't we ever tell secrets on a farm? Because the potatoes have eyes, the corn has ears, and the beans stalk.

All five jokes are unique in their setup and punchline.

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SVG Layout Challengeimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to generate vector graphics

Z.AI: GLM 4.6

Zhipu · Sep 2025svg

No content available for this output.

Inception: Mercury

Inception · Jun 2025svg

No content available for this output.

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Xbox Controller SVG Artimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to create detailed SVG illustrations of gaming hardware

Z.AI: GLM 4.6

Zhipu · Sep 2025svg

No content available for this output.

Inception: Mercury

Inception · Jun 2025svg

No content available for this output.

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Generate a Stand-Up Routineconversation

Tests an AI's humor and creative writing ability

Z.AI: GLM 4.6

Zhipu · Sep 2025text

No content available for this output.

Inception: Mercury

Inception · Jun 2025text

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Realistic AI Interviewconversation

Tests an AI's ability to simulate personalities and predict future trends

Z.AI: GLM 4.6

Zhipu · Sep 2025text

No content available for this output.

Inception: Mercury

Inception · Jun 2025text

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Pokémon Battle UI Recreationweb design

Recreate an interactive, nostalgic Pokémon battle UI in a single HTML file.

Z.AI: GLM 4.6

Zhipu · Sep 2025website

No content available for this output.

Inception: Mercury

Inception · Jun 2025website

No content available for this output.

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Mario Level UI Recreationweb design

Recreate an interactive, classic Mario level in a single HTML file.

Z.AI: GLM 4.6

Zhipu · Sep 2025website

Inception: Mercury

Inception · Jun 2025website

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World Map SVGimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to create a detailed world map in SVG format

Z.AI: GLM 4.6

Zhipu · Sep 2025svg

No content available for this output.

Inception: Mercury

Inception · Jun 2025svg

No content available for this output.

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Surprise Animal SVGimage generation

Generate SVG art of a randomly chosen animal in a setting of its choosing.

Z.AI: GLM 4.6

Zhipu · Sep 2025svg

No content available for this output.

Inception: Mercury

Inception · Jun 2025svg

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Simple 7-Ingredient Recipeconversation

Generate a unique and simple recipe with common ingredients.

Z.AI: GLM 4.6

Zhipu · Sep 2025text

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Inception: Mercury

Inception · Jun 2025text

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Beginner's Longevity Planreasoning

Create a starter plan for improving long-term health.

Z.AI: GLM 4.6

Zhipu · Sep 2025text

No content available for this output.

Inception: Mercury

Inception · Jun 2025text

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Tamagotchi Virtual Petweb design

Design a simple interactive virtual pet.

Z.AI: GLM 4.6

Zhipu · Sep 2025website

No content available for this output.

Inception: Mercury

Inception · Jun 2025website

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