GLM-5.2 vs Qwen3-105B
GLM-5.2 (2026) and Qwen3-105B (2025) are frontier reasoning models from Zhipu AI and Alibaba. GLM-5.2 ships a 1m-token context window, while Qwen3-105B ships a 128k-token context window. This comparison covers specs, pricing, API access, capabilities, benchmarks, input and output token costs, and production fit for coding and agent workloads. It focuses on practical selection signals rather than broad model-family marketing.
GLM-5.2 fits 8x more tokens; pick it for long-context work and Qwen3-105B for tighter calls.
Decision scorecard
Local evidence first| Signal | GLM-5.2 | Qwen3-105B |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | reasoning-heavy apps, tool-calling agents, and long-context analysis | tool-calling agents |
| Decision fit | Coding, RAG, and Agents | RAG, Agents, and Long context |
| Context window | 1m | 128k |
| Cheapest output | $4.40/1M tokens | - |
| Provider routes | 1 tracked | 0 tracked |
| Shared benchmarks | 0 shared | 0 shared |
Decision tradeoffs
- GLM-5.2 has the larger context window for long prompts, retrieval packs, or transcript analysis.
- GLM-5.2 has broader tracked provider coverage for fallback and procurement flexibility.
- GLM-5.2 uniquely exposes Reasoning, Structured outputs, and Code execution in local model data.
- Local decision data tags GLM-5.2 for Coding, RAG, and Agents.
- Local decision data tags Qwen3-105B for RAG, Agents, and Long context.
Monthly cost at traffic
Estimate token spend from the cheapest tracked input and output route or tier on this page.
GLM-5.2
$2,220
Cheapest tracked route/tier: OpenRouter
Qwen3-105B
Unavailable
No complete token price in local provider data
Cost delta unavailable until both models have sourced input and output token prices.
Switch friction
- No overlapping tracked provider route is sourced for GLM-5.2 and Qwen3-105B; plan for SDK, billing, or endpoint changes.
- Check replacement coverage for Reasoning, Structured outputs, and Code execution before moving production traffic.
- No overlapping tracked provider route is sourced for Qwen3-105B and GLM-5.2; plan for SDK, billing, or endpoint changes.
- GLM-5.2 adds Reasoning, Structured outputs, and Code execution in local capability data.
Specs
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026-06-13 | 2025-12-15 |
| Context window | 1m | 128k |
| Parameters | 753B total, 40B active | 105B |
| Architecture | Mixture of Experts | - |
| License | MITOSI-approved | Apache 2.0OSI-approved |
| Openness | Open source | Open source |
| Commercial use | Commercial use: permitted | Commercial use: permitted |
| Knowledge cutoff | - | 2025-02 |
Pricing and availability
| Pricing attribute | GLM-5.2 | Qwen3-105B |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $1.40/1M tokens | - |
| Output price | $4.40/1M tokens | - |
| Providers | - |
Capabilities
| Capability | GLM-5.2 | Qwen3-105B |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | No | No |
| Multimodal | No | No |
| Reasoning | Yes | No |
| Function calling | Yes | Yes |
| Tool use | Yes | Yes |
| Structured outputs | Yes | No |
| Code execution | Yes | No |
| IDE integration | No | No |
| Computer use | No | No |
| Parallel agents | No | No |
Benchmarks
No shared benchmark scores are currently available for this pair.
Deep dive
The capability footprint differs most on reasoning mode: GLM-5.2, structured outputs: GLM-5.2, and code execution: GLM-5.2. Both models share function calling and tool use, so the practical split is not just feature count. Use those differences to decide whether the page is about raw model quality, agentic coding support, multimodal ingestion, or predictable structured API behavior.
Pricing coverage is uneven: GLM-5.2 has $1.40/1M input tokens and Qwen3-105B has no token price sourced yet. Provider availability is 1 tracked routes versus 0. Treat unknown pricing as an integration gap, then verify the route you will actually call before estimating production spend.
Choose GLM-5.2 when coding workflow support, larger context windows, and broader provider choice are central to the workload. Choose Qwen3-105B when provider fit are more important. For production, rerun your own prompts through the exact provider, region, and tool stack you plan to ship. This keeps the decision grounded in measurable tradeoffs instead of brand-level assumptions. It also helps separate model capability from provider packaging, which can change cost and latency. For teams standardizing a stack, that distinction is often the difference between a benchmark win and a reliable deployment.
FAQ
Which has a larger context window, GLM-5.2 or Qwen3-105B?
GLM-5.2 supports 1m tokens, while Qwen3-105B supports 128k tokens. That gap matters most for long documents, large codebases, retrieval-heavy agents, and conversations where earlier context must remain visible. Use this as a quick comparison signal, then confirm the provider-specific limits before committing to production.
Is GLM-5.2 or Qwen3-105B open source?
GLM-5.2 is listed under MIT. Qwen3-105B is listed under Apache 2.0. License labels affect whether you can self-host, redistribute weights, or rely only on hosted APIs, so confirm the upstream license before deployment.
Which is better for reasoning mode, GLM-5.2 or Qwen3-105B?
GLM-5.2 has the clearer documented reasoning mode signal in this comparison. If reasoning mode is mission-critical, validate it against the provider endpoint because model-level support and API-level exposure can differ.
Which is better for function calling, GLM-5.2 or Qwen3-105B?
Both GLM-5.2 and Qwen3-105B expose function calling. The better choice depends on benchmark fit, context budget, pricing, and whether your provider route exposes the same capability surface. Use this as a quick comparison signal, then confirm the provider-specific limits before committing to production.
Which is better for tool use, GLM-5.2 or Qwen3-105B?
Both GLM-5.2 and Qwen3-105B expose tool use. The better choice depends on benchmark fit, context budget, pricing, and whether your provider route exposes the same capability surface. Use this as a quick comparison signal, then confirm the provider-specific limits before committing to production.
Where can I run GLM-5.2 and Qwen3-105B?
GLM-5.2 is available on OpenRouter. Qwen3-105B is available on the tracked providers still being sourced. Provider coverage can affect latency, region availability, compliance posture, and fallback options. Use this as a quick comparison signal, then confirm the provider-specific limits before committing to production.
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Last reviewed: 2026-06-24. Data sourced from public model cards and provider documentation.