Compare Coding GLM 5.2 from Z.AI and Kimi K3 from Moonshot AI on key metrics including benchmarks, price, context length, and other model features. Access both models and hundreds of others through the AIHubMix API.
Coding GLM 5.2
Kimi K3Currently, the special resources for this model are limited, but due to its popularity, the usage is too high, which may result in a large number of 429 errors. Resources have been coordinated, and improvements are expected in the coming weeks, so please stay tuned. In the meantime, it is recommended to use the regular-priced API model, which can ensure absolute stability. The model ID is glm-5.2.
Kimi K3 is Kimi’s flagship model for long-horizon coding and end-to-end knowledge work, with a 1M-token context window and industry-leading intelligence.
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Coding GLM 5.2: $0.22/M output tokens; Kimi K3: $15.00/M. Use the cost calculator above to estimate your own workload.
Coding GLM 5.2 accepts text input and supports thinking, tool calling, function calling and structured outputs; Kimi K3 accepts text, image and video input and supports thinking, function calling and structured outputs.
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