GLM 5.2vsGPT-5.6 Terra
GLM 5.2 is cheaper than GPT-5.6 Terra at $1.4/M vs $2.5/M input tokens.
| Spec | GLM 5.2 | GPT-5.6 Terra |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $1.4/M tokens | $2.5/M tokens |
| Output price | $4.4/M tokens | $15/M tokens |
| Context window | 1.0M tokens | 1.1M tokens |
| Released | Jun 2026 | Jul 2026 |
Our Verdict
GLM 5.2
GPT-5.6 TerraRunner-up
Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, GLM 5.2 has the edge: bigger model tier.
GLM 5.2 costs 3.4x less per token.
Too close to call
API pricing
Cost per 1M tokens
GLM 5.2
Input
$1.40
1.8× cheaper
Output
$4.40
3.4× cheaper
GPT-5.6 Terra
Input
$2.50
Output
$15.00
GLM 5.2 is cheaper on both — 1.8× input, 3.4× output
Writing DNA
Style Comparison
Similarity
32%
GLM 5.2 uses 4.3x more transitions
GLM 5.2
GPT-5.6 Terra
56%Vocabulary57%
18wSentence Length18w
0.27Hedging0.85
3.7Bold2.8
2.8Lists4.6
0.00Emoji0.00
0.56Headings1.12
0.24Transitions0.06
Based on 27 + 27 text responses
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