GLM-4.6 vs Qwen-Plus
Both are Mid-tier models, from Z.ai and Alibaba Qwen respectively. Qwen-Plus is the cheaper choice overall at a 4:1 input:output ratio.
Which is cheaper
Side by side
| Spec | GLM-4.6 | Qwen-Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Z.ai | Alibaba Qwen |
| Tier | Mid | Mid |
| Context window | 200K | 1M |
| Max output | 128K | — |
| Input $/1M | $0.60 | $0.40 |
| Output $/1M | $2.20 | $1.20 |
| Cache read $/1M | $0.11 | — |
| Modalities | text | text |
GLM-4.6. Widely-used popular GLM generation, per 1M tokens.
Qwen-Plus. Tiered by context length: 0-256K shown ($0.4/$1.2 per 1M); 256K-1M tier is $1.2/$3.6 per 1M.
Sources
GLM-4.6 — verified August 29, 2026