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  5. GLM 5.1vsHy3
Updated Jul 2026

GLM 5.1vsHy3

Hy3 is cheaper than GLM 5.1 at $0.132/M vs $1.4/M input tokens.

GLM 5.1 and Hy3 compared across 14 shared prompts
SpecGLM 5.1Hy3
Input price$1.4/M tokens$0.132/M tokens
Output price$4.4/M tokens$0.528/M tokens
Context window203K tokens262K tokens
WeightsOpenOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedApr 2026Jul 2026
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Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 14 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

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 5.1265 words
Creative Name: Midnight Maple Peanut Butter Bars Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 0 minutes (Chill time: 30 minutes) Ingredients (Exactly 7): Rolled oats (1 cup) Creamy peanut butter (1/2 cup) Maple syrup (1/3 cup) Semi-sweet chocolate chips (1/4 cup) Vanilla extract (1 tsp) Ground cinnamon (1/2 tsp) Kosher salt (1/4…
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Hy3178 words
Dish Name: Ruby Hurricane Pasta Ingredients (exactly 7 common pantry staples): Spaghetti (or any dry pasta) Canned diced tomatoes Garlic (pre-minced or whole cloves) Extra-virgin olive oil Red pepper flakes Salt Grated Parmesan (shelf-stable style) (Water for boiling pasta is assumed free and not counted.)
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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…

GLM 5.11,378 words
As CEO, my north star in this crisis is unequivocally patient safety. The "wait for more data" approach is a catastrophic trap—both ethically and legally. History (e.g., Vioxx, Fen-Phen) shows that delaying disclosure of a known severe adverse event transforms a medical safety issue into corporate fraud, manslaughter…
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Hy3997 words
Assumptions / Starting Point Current time: Monday 9:00 AM. Board meeting: Wednesday 9:00 AM (Hour 48). Earnings call: Thursday 9:00 AM (Hour 72). Drug: $2B revenue, 4M patients, liver failure 1/8,000 over 5 yrs (~500 total, ~100/yr).
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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 5.11,208 words
To envision the invention of the transistor in 1920, we must first resolve a historical anomaly: quantum mechanics—the theoretical foundation of semiconductors—did not yet exist. For this timeline to work, we must assume a serendipitous empirical leap.
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Hy3921 words
Premise: A functional solid-state transistor (germanium point-contact or junction) is demonstrated in 1920, with steady refinement through the interwar years. Vacuum tubes are not immediately displaced, but by the early 1930s transistors are reliable enough for niche military and telecom use, and by the late 1930s they…
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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…

GLM 5.1410 words
This is a comprehensive, aggressive, and cutting-edge 3-month longevity protocol designed for an experienced biohacker. It integrates synergistic systems—metabolic flexibility, mitochondrial biogenesis, cellular senescence mitigation, and neuroplasticity—to optimize both healthspan and performance.
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Hy3498 words
The 90-Day Biohacker Longevity & Performance Protocol Goal: Maximize healthspan, cognitive resilience, and physical capacity via quantified self, metabolic flexibility, and targeted compounds. Assumptions: Healthy adult, experienced with fasting/exercise, access to wearables & supplements. I.
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Mini LBO Underwrite

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

GLM 5.1499 words
Year-by-Year LBO Model Entry Sources & Uses Enterprise Value: $1,440.0m (12.0x $120m) Transaction Fees: $28.8m (2.0% of EV, funded by equity) Total Uses: $1,468.8m Term Loan (TL): $480.0m (4.0x) Mezzanine (Mezz): $180.0m (1.5x) Total Equity: $808.8m Operating & Cash Flow Projections ($ millions) Metric FY2026 FY2027…
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Hy3354 words
1) Simplified LBO Model (FY2026–FY2030, $m) Entry (end FY25): EBITDA $120m, EV = 12.0x = $1,440m. Fees 2% = $28.8m. Debt: TL $480m (9% cash, 1% amort), Mezz $180m (12% cash + 2% PIK). Equity = 1,440+28.8–660 = $808.8m. FY Revenue EBITDA TL Int Mezz Int Cash Tax* Capex ΔNWC FCF after req. svc (opt.
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Beginner's Longevity Plan

Outline a simple, actionable 1-month plan for someone starting their journey towards better health and longevity. Focus on 3 key areas…

GLM 5.1717 words
This 1-month plan is designed to build a foundation for longevity without overwhelming you. The secret to long-term success is consistency over intensity. Instead of overhauling your life overnight, you will add one small, manageable habit each week across three core pillars: Movement, Nourishment, and Sleep.
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Hy3306 words
Here’s a simple, beginner-friendly 1-month plan built around three foundational pillars of health and longevity: Diet, Movement, and Sleep. The goal is to build sustainable habits, not perfection. Diet – Nourish Without Obsessing Focus: Add before you subtract; keep it practical.
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Our Verdict
Hy3
Hy3
GLM 5.1
GLM 5.1Runner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Hy3 has the edge: bigger model tier, newer.

Hy3 costs 8.3x less per token.

Too close to call
API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

GLM 5.1
Input
$1.40
Output
$4.40
Hy3
Input
$0.13
11× cheaper
Output
$0.53
8.3× cheaper

Hy3 is cheaper on both: 11× input, 8.3× output.

Where to run it

20 hosts, cheapest first

GLM 5.114 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
Baidu Qianfanfp8$0.96 in·$3.03 out·203k·99.8% upSStreamLakefp8$0.97 in·$3.04 out·200k·99.5% upDDeepInfrafp4$1.05 in·$3.50 out·203k·99.6% upSSiliconFlowfp8$1.19 in·$3.74 out·205k·99.2% upAAtlasCloudfp8$1.26 in·$3.96 out·203k·99.6% upAlibaba Cloudfp8$1.33 in·$4.18 out·203k·100% up
8 more hostsFewer hosts
NNovitafp8$1.38 in·$4.40 out·205k·99.8% upFFriendli$1.40 in·$4.40 out·203k·100% upGGMI Cloudfp8$1.40 in·$4.40 out·203k·99.1% upNNebiusfp8$1.40 in·$4.40 out·203k·95.9% upZ.aifp8$1.40 in·$4.40 out·203k·99.6% upVVenicefp8$1.40 in·$4.40 out·200k·97.9% upCChutesfp8degraded$0.98 in·$3.08 out·203k·75.4% upPPhaladegraded$1.21 in·$4.20 out·203k·73.9% up
Hy36 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
Tencentfp8$0.08 in·$0.33 out·262k·99.9% upDDeepInfrafp4$0.13 in·$0.53 out·262k·99.6% upGGMI Cloudbf16$0.14 in·$0.58 out·262k·98.6% upNNovita$0.14 in·$0.58 out·262k·99.7% upPPhala$0.15 in·$0.64 out·262k·99.9% upAAtlasCloudfp8$0.20 in·$0.80 out·262k·99.9% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 22 Sep 2026.

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GLM 5.1 is developed by Z.ai while Hy3 is developed by Tencent. GLM 5.1 has a 203K token context window vs Hy3's 262K. You can compare their actual outputs across 14 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. GLM 5.1 and Hy3 each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 14 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

GLM 5.1 costs $1.4/M input tokens and Hy3 costs $0.132/M input tokens. Hy3 is $1.27/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of GLM 5.1 and Hy3 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.

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