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GLM 4.5 vs Kimi K2 Instruct

GLM 4.5 includes advanced reasoning. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

GLM 4.5

Vercel AI Gateway

128K tokens context • $0.60 / $2.20 per 1M tokens

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Kimi K2 Instruct

Vercel AI Gateway

131K tokens context • $1.00 / $3.00 per 1M tokens

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Detailed Comparison

Specification
GLM 4.5
Kimi K2 Instruct
Provider
Vercel AI Gateway
Vercel AI Gateway
Context Window
128K tokens
131K tokens
Max Output Tokens
96K tokens
16K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$0.60
$1.00
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$2.20
$3.00
Release Date
Jul 2025
Jul 2025

Capabilities

Capability
GLM 4.5
Kimi K2 Instruct
Text Generation
Function Calling
Advanced Reasoning

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose GLM 4.5 if:

  • • Cost efficiency is a priority
  • • You need advanced reasoning

Choose Kimi K2 Instruct if:

  • • You need a larger context window