Key Takeaways
Qwen3 Max Thinking wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
- Better at math
- Has reasoning mode
GLM-5 Turbo wins:
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
Price Advantage
Qwen3 Max Thinking
Benchmark Advantage
GLM-5 Turbo
Context Window
Qwen3 Max Thinking
Speed
Qwen3 Max Thinking
Pricing Comparison
Benchmark Comparison
Context & Performance
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Qwen3 Max Thinking | GLM-5 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
Vision (Image Input) | ||
Tool/Function Calls | ||
Reasoning Mode | ||
Audio Input | ||
Audio Output | ||
PDF Input | ||
Prompt Caching | ||
Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | Qwen3 Max Thinking | GLM-5 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| License | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Author | Qwen | Z-ai |
| Released | Feb 2026 | Mar 2026 |
Qwen3 Max Thinking Modalities
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GLM-5 Turbo Modalities
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