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Qwen 3 235B Instruct vs Z.AI GLM-4.6

Z.AI GLM-4.6 is more cost-effective. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

Qwen 3 235B Instruct

Cerebras

131K tokens context • $0.60 / $1.20 per 1M tokens

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Z.AI GLM-4.6

Cerebras

131K tokens context • Free

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Detailed Comparison

Specification
Qwen 3 235B Instruct
Z.AI GLM-4.6
Provider
Cerebras
Cerebras
Context Window
131K tokens
131K tokens
Max Output Tokens
32K tokens
41K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$0.60
Free
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$1.20
Free
Release Date
Jul 2025
Nov 2025

Capabilities

Capability
Qwen 3 235B Instruct
Z.AI GLM-4.6
Text Generation
Function Calling

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose Qwen 3 235B Instruct if:

    Choose Z.AI GLM-4.6 if:

    • • You need a larger context window
    • • Cost efficiency is a priority