GLM 5.2 alternatives
6 models list the same capabilities as GLM 5.2 (tool calling, reasoning and structured outputs), take at least as long a prompt, and cost less per token on OceanToken. The cheapest is GPT-6 Luna Pro, 88% below GLM 5.2.
Cheaper models with the same capabilities 6
| Model | Context | Input / output per 1M | vs GLM 5.2 | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLM 5.2 itselfz-ai/glm-5.2 | 1.05M | $1.19 / $3.74 | – | – |
| GPT-6 Luna Proopenai/gpt-6-luna-pro | 1.05M | $0.10 / $0.50 | 88% less | Compare |
| DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731deepseek/deepseek-v4-flash-0731 | 1.05M | $0.21 / $0.84 | 79% less | Compare |
| DeepSeek V4.1 Flash (1017)deepseek/deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017 | 1.05M | $0.21 / $0.84 | 79% less | Compare |
| Gemini 3.7 Flashgoogle/gemini-3.7-flash | 1.05M | $0.675 / $3.375 | 18% less | Compare |
| Gemini 3.8 Flashgoogle/gemini-3.8-flash | 1.05M | $0.675 / $3.375 | 18% less | Compare |
| DeepSeek V4 Prodeepseek/deepseek-v4-pro | 1.05M | $1.056 / $3.168 | 14% less | Compare |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest alternative to GLM 5.2?
GPT-6 Luna Pro: $0.10 / $0.50 per 1M input and output tokens, against $1.19 / $3.74 for GLM 5.2, 88% less per token on OceanToken. It lists tool calling, reasoning and structured outputs, as GLM 5.2 does.
How do I switch from GLM 5.2 to another model?
Every model is on the same API: keep the base URL https://api.oceantoken.ai/v1 and your key, and change the model id from z-ai/glm-5.2 to, for example, openai/gpt-6-luna-pro.
Is a cheaper model as good as GLM 5.2?
The price and the listed capabilities are facts this page can show; how well a model does your task is not. Run the same prompts on two models: with one key, switching is a one-line change.
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