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  5. GLM 5.3 FlashXvsOpenAI o4-mini
Updated Sep 2026

GLM 5.3 FlashXvsOpenAI o4-mini

GLM 5.3 FlashX is cheaper than OpenAI o4-mini at $0.37/M vs $1.1/M input tokens.

GLM 5.3 FlashX and OpenAI o4-mini compared across 12 shared prompts
SpecGLM 5.3 FlashXOpenAI o4-mini
Input price$0.37/M tokens$1.1/M tokens
Output price$1.25/M tokens$4.4/M tokens
Context window1.0M tokens—
Weights—Closed
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedSep 2026Apr 2025
Our Verdict
GLM 5.3 FlashX
GLM 5.3 FlashX
OpenAI o4-mini
OpenAI o4-miniRunner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, GLM 5.3 FlashX has the edge: bigger model tier, newer, bigger context window.

GLM 5.3 FlashX costs 3.5x less per token.

Too close to call
API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

GLM 5.3 FlashX
Input
$0.37
3.0× cheaper
Output
$1.25
3.5× cheaper
OpenAI o4-mini
Input
$1.10
Output
$4.40

GLM 5.3 FlashX is cheaper on both: 3.0× input, 3.5× output.

Where to run it

2 hosts

GLM 5.3 FlashX1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Z.aifp8$0.37 in·$1.25 out·1M·100% up
OpenAI o4-mini1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
OpenAI$1.10 in·$4.40 out·200k·100% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 23 Sep 2026.

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GLM 5.3 FlashX is developed by Zhipu AI while OpenAI o4-mini is developed by OpenAI. You can compare their actual outputs across 12 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. GLM 5.3 FlashX and OpenAI o4-mini each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 12 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

GLM 5.3 FlashX costs $0.37/M input tokens and OpenAI o4-mini costs $1.1/M input tokens. GLM 5.3 FlashX is $0.73/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 5.3 FlashX and OpenAI o4-mini 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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