API cost decision in 10 seconds
NewGPT-6 Sol (batch) vs GLM 5.2
Pick GLM 5.2 for lower cost; pick GPT-6 Sol (batch) only if the larger context window matters more.
Pricing data updated:
Prices normalized to USD per 1M tokens
Sample workload: 1M input + 500K output
Budget verdict
Pick GLM 5.2 for lower cost; pick GPT-6 Sol (batch) only if the larger context window matters more.
On the standard 1M input plus 500K output workload, GLM 5.2 is estimated at $1.67 vs $3.5 for GPT-6 Sol (batch), saving $1.83 (52.3% lower).
Cost-first pickGLM 5.2
Context-first pickGPT-6 Sol (batch)
Sample savings$1.8352.3%
10x traffic gap$18.3
GPT-6 Sol (batch) has more context, but GLM 5.2 saves $1.83 on the standard workload. At 10x that traffic, the same price gap is about $18.3. Use the calculator below to replace the sample workload with your own token volume.
Cost sensitivity
Workload Sensitivity
GLM 5.2 stays cheaper across input-heavy, balanced, and output-heavy sample workloads.
| Workload shape | Token mix | Better pick | GPT-6 Sol (batch) | GLM 5.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Input-heavy / RAG | 5M input + 500K output | GLM 5.2 | $7.5 | $4.27 |
| Balanced workload | 1M input + 1M output | GLM 5.2 | $6 | $2.69 |
| Output-heavy chatbot | 1M input + 5M output | GLM 5.2 | $26 | $10.86 |
Estimate your workload cost
Your Workload Cost
This estimate uses normalized public API pricing per 1M tokens. It is a planning aid, not a billing quote. Verify provider pricing, limits, and terms before production use.
Quick Decision
GLM 5.2 has the lower input price, GLM 5.2 has the lower output price, and GPT-6 Sol (batch) offers the larger context window.
For a 1M input token plus 500K output token workload, the estimated API cost is $3.5 for GPT-6 Sol (batch) and $1.67 for GLM 5.2.
Choose GPT-6 Sol (batch) when you care most about larger context window.
Choose GLM 5.2 when you care most about lower input-token price, and lower output-token price.
| Feature | NewGPT-6 Sol (batch) (OpenAI) | GLM 5.2 (Z.ai) |
|---|---|---|
| Input Price prompt tokens per 1M | $1 | $0.65 |
| Completion Price per 1M tokens | $5 | $2.04 |
| Sample Workload Cost 1M input + 500K output | $3.5 | $1.67 |
| Context Window | 1.05M | 1.05M |
| Release Date | 2026-09-22 | 2026-06-16 |
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Use-Case Decision Matrix
| Use case | Better pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget-constrained production | GLM 5.2 | On the standard 1M input plus 500K output workload, GLM 5.2 is estimated at $1.67 vs $3.5 for GPT-6 Sol (batch), saving $1.83 (52.3% lower). |
| High-volume input processing | GLM 5.2 | Lower prompt-token price matters most when prompts or retrieved passages dominate the bill. |
| Long responses and chatbots | GLM 5.2 | Lower output-token price matters most when assistants generate many completion tokens. |
| RAG or long-document work | GPT-6 Sol (batch) | A larger context window leaves more room for retrieved passages and source files. |