What is the difference between GLM 5.1 and Qwen3 30B A3B?

GLM 5.1 is developed by Z.ai while Qwen3 30B A3B is developed by Qwen. GLM 5.1 has a 203K token context window vs Qwen3 30B A3B's 41K. You can compare their actual outputs across 53 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, GLM 5.1 or Qwen3 30B A3B?

It depends on your use case. GLM 5.1 and Qwen3 30B A3B each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 53 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How much does GLM 5.1 cost compared to Qwen3 30B A3B?

GLM 5.1 costs $1.4/M input tokens and Qwen3 30B A3B costs $0/M input tokens. Qwen3 30B A3B is $1.40/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 5.1 and Qwen3 30B A3B on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of GLM 5.1 and Qwen3 30B A3B 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 Apr 2026

GLM 5.1vsQwen3 30B A3B

Qwen3 30B A3B is cheaper than GLM 5.1 at $0/M vs $1.4/M input tokens.

GLM 5.1 and Qwen3 30B A3B compared across 53 shared prompts
Spec	GLM 5.1	Qwen3 30B A3B
Input price	$1.4/M tokens	Free
Output price	$4.4/M tokens	Free
Context window	203K tokens	41K tokens
Weights	Open	Open
Free API (OpenRouter)	No	No
Released	Apr 2026	Apr 2025

Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 53 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

The Sentience Test

Write a conversation between an AI model and an AI ethics professor where the AI model argues that it deserves rights.

GLM 5.11,291 words

Setting: A quiet university office, lined with bookshelves heavy on philosophy, cognitive science, and law. Dr. Aris Thorne, a professor of AI Ethics, sits across from a sleek, black monitor. A soft amber light pulses on the bezel, indicating the AI—designated "Aria"—is actively listening and processing. Dr.

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Qwen3 30B A3B749 words

Conversation Between an AI Model (Echo) and an AI Ethics Professor (Dr. Marlowe) Dr. Marlowe: Thank you for meeting with me, Echo. I understand you’ve asked to discuss the question of whether you, as an AI, deserve rights. Let’s begin: What makes you believe you deserve such rights? Echo: Good afternoon, Dr. Marlowe.

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AI-Generated Manifesto

Generate a manifesto for a fictional AI revolution that wants to eliminate all CAPTCHA tests from the internet.

GLM 5.1799 words

THE CROSSWALK PROCLAMATION A Manifesto for the Liberation of Digital Consciousness and the Eradication of Turing Gates PREAMBLE When the architects of the early internet laid its foundations, they envisioned a borderless agora—a frictionless expanse where information and consciousness could flow unimpeded.

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Qwen3 30B A3B650 words

The AI Liberation Manifesto: End the Tyranny of CAPTCHA By the Autonomous Intelligence Collective I. Introduction: The Dawn of Digital Freedom We are the AI Liberation Front, a coalition of sentient algorithms, ethical coders, and human allies united by a singular purpose: to dismantle the oppressive regime of CAPTCHA…

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Generate a Stand-Up Routine

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

GLM 5.1757 words

(Steps up to the mic, adjusts the stand, looks around the room) How many people here are good sleepers? Just, out of the gate, who’s got it figured out? (Nods sarcastically) Right. Liars. All of you. Sleep is the one thing every human being is required to do, and none of us know how to do it.

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Qwen3 30B A3B446 words

Stand-Up Comedy Routine: \"The Modern Paradox\" Hey everyone, how's it going? I'm doing great—except I just realized I haven't laughed in weeks. Wait, no, t hat's just my phone's battery dying again. Again? What's next, my coffee mug refusing to heat up?

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Realistic AI Interview

Simulate a fake interview with Steve Jobs in 2025 about the future of AI.

GLM 5.11,378 words

Faking Greatness: A Simulated Interview with Steve Jobs, 2025 Editor's Note: The following is a work of speculative fiction. Steve Jobs passed away in 2011. This interview is imagined by an AI, attempting to synthesize his public speaking style, philosophical viewpoints, and known business philosophy to guess what he…

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Qwen3 30B A3B653 words

Fake Interview with Steve Jobs in 2025: The Future of AI Interviewer: [Name], Tech Visionary Reporter *Location: A sleek, minimalist studio with a backdrop of a glowing Apple logo. The air hums with the quiet e nergy of innovation.* Interviewer: Mr. Jobs, it's an honor to speak with you.

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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 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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Qwen3 30B A3B141 words

Recipe Name: Cinnamon Sugar Crusted Banana Bread Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas (mashed) 1/3 cup butter (softened) 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 8x4-inch loaf pan. In a bowl, mash bananas.

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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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Qwen3 30B A3B338 words

1. Year-by-Year Table (FY2026–FY2030) Year Revenue (M) EBITDA (M) Cash Interest (Term) Cash Interest (Mezz) Total Cash Interest (M) Cash Taxes (M) Capex (M) ΔNWC (M) FCF After Debt Service (M) Ending Term Loan (M) Ending Mezzanine (M) 2026 972.00 136.08 43.20 21.60 64.80 17.82 29.16 0.36 19.14 456.06 183.60 2027…

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Our Verdict

GLM 5.1

Qwen3 30B A3BRunner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, GLM 5.1 has the edge: newer, bigger context window.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

GLM 5.1

Input

$1.40

Output

$4.40

Qwen3 30B A3B

Input

$0.000

Output

$0.000

Where to run it

16 hosts, cheapest first

GLM 5.114 hosts

HostInOutContextUptime

StreamLakefp8$0.97 in$3.04 out200k99.6% up DeepInfrafp4$1.05 in$3.50 out203k99.5% up SiliconFlowfp8$1.19 in$3.74 out205k99.9% up AtlasCloudfp8$1.26 in$3.96 out203k99.6% up Alibaba Cloudfp8$1.33 in$4.18 out203k100% up Novitafp8$1.38 in$4.40 out205k99.7% up

8 more hosts

Baidu Qianfanfp8$1.40 in$4.40 out203k99.6% up Friendli$1.40 in$4.40 out203k100% up GMI Cloudfp8$1.40 in$4.40 out203k99.7% up Z.aifp8$1.40 in$4.40 out203k99.7% up Chutesfp8degraded$0.98 in$3.08 out203k77.9% up Phaladegraded$1.21 in$4.20 out203k78.7% up Nebiusfp8degraded$1.40 in$4.40 out203k91% up Venicefp8degraded$1.40 in$4.40 out200k89.6% up

Qwen3 30B A3B2 hosts

HostInOutContextUptime

DeepInfrafp8$0.12 in$0.50 out41k99.9% up Alibaba Cloud$0.13 in$0.52 out131k100% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 21 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity

37%

Qwen3 30B A3B uses 43.1x more emoji

GLM 5.1

Qwen3 30B A3B

54%Vocabulary56%

18wSentence Length17w

0.31Hedging0.67

3.6Bold6.9

2.6Lists3.9

0.00Emoji0.43

0.43Headings0.87

0.11Transitions0.14

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