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GPT-5.4 Nano vs GLM 5

A detailed comparison of pricing, benchmarks, and capabilities

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Key Takeaways

GPT-5.4 Nano wins:

  • Cheaper input tokens
  • Cheaper output tokens
  • Faster response time

GLM 5 wins:

  • Larger context window
  • Higher intelligence benchmark
  • Better at coding
  • Has reasoning mode
  • Supports tool calls
Price Advantage
GPT-5.4 Nano
Benchmark Advantage
GLM 5
Context Window
GLM 5
Speed
GPT-5.4 Nano

Pricing Comparison

Benchmark Comparison

Context & Performance

Capabilities

Feature Comparison

FeatureGPT-5.4 NanoGLM 5
Vision (Image Input)
Tool/Function Calls
Reasoning Mode
Audio Input
Audio Output
PDF Input
Prompt Caching
Web Search

License & Release

PropertyGPT-5.4 NanoGLM 5
LicenseProprietaryOpen Source
AuthorOpenAIZ-ai
ReleasedUnknownFeb 2026

GPT-5.4 Nano Modalities

Input
Output

GLM 5 Modalities

Input
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Output
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Frequently Asked Questions

GPT-5.4 Nano has cheaper input pricing at $0.20/M tokens. GPT-5.4 Nano has cheaper output pricing at $1.25/M tokens.
GLM 5 scores higher on coding benchmarks with a score of 39.0, compared to GPT-5.4 Nano's score of 27.9.