o3 vs GLM-4.6
| o3 | GLM-4.6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | OpenAI | Zhipu |
| Context Window | 200,000 | 204,800 |
| Release Date | 2025-04-16 | — |
| Input Price | $2.00/ 1M tokens | $0.60/ 1M tokens |
| Output Price | $8.00/ 1M tokens | $2.20/ 1M tokens |
| Best for | mathematics · coding · scientific reasoning · complex planning | chatbot · vision · reasoning · agentic workflows |
Capabilities
| o3 | GLM-4.6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | ✗ | ✓ |
| Reasoning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coding | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audio | ✗ | ✗ |
| Tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Long Context | ✓ | ✓ |
Ranking Comparison
| o3 | GLM-4.6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87.9 | 47.1 |
| Benchmark | 93 | 0 |
| Capability | 57.1 | 85.7 |
| Price Efficiency | 100 | 100 |
| Context | 100 | 100 |
Overall = Benchmark 50% + Capability 20% + Price Efficiency 20% + Context 10%.
Benchmark Comparison
| o3 | GLM-4.6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Coding | — | — |
| Reasoning | — | — |
| Math | — | — |
| Vision | — | — |
Price History
o3
| Date | Input | Output |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | $2.00 | $8.00 |
/ 1M tokens
GLM-4.6
| Date | Input | Output |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | $0.60 | $2.20 |
/ 1M tokens
o3
OpenAI reasoning model that thinks before answering, strongest on STEM and logic.
GLM-4.6
Zhipu AI's upgraded flagship model with enhanced vision and agentic capabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which model is better: o3 or GLM-4.6?
Based on overall scores, o3 ranks higher (87.9 vs 47.1). See the comparison table for a full breakdown.
Which model is cheaper: o3 or GLM-4.6?
GLM-4.6 is cheaper: $0.6 vs $2 per 1M input tokens.
What are the capability differences between o3 and GLM-4.6?
GLM-4.6: Vision