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GLM 4.6 vs Qwen 3 235B Instruct

Qwen 3 235B Instruct offers 256K tokens context vs 200K tokens, GLM 4.6 includes advanced reasoning. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

GLM 4.6

Synthetic

200K tokens context • $0.55 / $2.19 per 1M tokens

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Qwen 3 235B Instruct

Synthetic

256K tokens context • $0.20 / $0.60 per 1M tokens

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Detailed Comparison

Specification
GLM 4.6
Qwen 3 235B Instruct
Provider
Synthetic
Synthetic
Context Window
200K tokens
256K tokens
Max Output Tokens
64K tokens
32K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$0.55
$0.20
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$2.19
$0.60
Release Date
Sep 2025
Apr 2025

Capabilities

Capability
GLM 4.6
Qwen 3 235B Instruct
Text Generation
Function Calling
Advanced Reasoning

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose GLM 4.6 if:

  • • You need advanced reasoning

Choose Qwen 3 235B Instruct if:

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