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GLM 5.1 vs Kimi K2.7 Code

API pricing, context window and capabilities for GLM 5.1 and Kimi K2.7 Code, side by side. Prices are the cheapest listed serving route per 1M tokens, from LiteLLM and OpenRouter.

Verdict

computed from the published numbers

GLM 5.1 wins on intelligence. Kimi K2.7 Code wins on price, on Terminal-Bench and on context window.

Price
Kimi K2.7 Code
Terminal-Bench
Kimi K2.7 Code
Intelligence
GLM 5.1
Context window
Kimi K2.7 Code

Key takeaways

who wins on what, from the published numbers

GLM 5.1 wins

No clear edge on the tracked metrics.

Kimi K2.7 Code wins

  • Cheaper input ($1.05 vs $0.671 /1M)
  • Cheaper output ($3.50 vs $3.35 /1M)
  • Larger context window (205K vs 262K)
  • Higher max output (203K vs 262K)
  • More serving providers (12 vs 16)
  • Supports vision
Cheaper overall
Kimi K2.7 Code
$0.671 + $3.35 /1M
Larger context
Kimi K2.7 Code
262K
More providers
Kimi K2.7 Code
16 providers

Pricing & specs

cheapest listed route · per 1M tokens
On-demand listed rates, OpenRouter routed quotes and Vercel reseller quotes. Enterprise commitments can be materially lower. An OpenRouter routed quote is the price of whichever upstream provider OpenRouter prefers today, so it moves day to day.
GLM 5.1Kimi K2.7 Code
Input $/1M$1.05via DeepInfra $0.671OpenRouter routed quote best
Output $/1M$3.50via DeepInfra $3.35OpenRouter routed quote best
Context window205K 262K best
Max output203K 262K best
Serving providers12 16 best
DateReleased Apr 7, 2026 Released Jun 13, 2026

Benchmarks

Benchmark scores, side by side
GLM 5.1Kimi K2.7 Code
Intelligence26.1 best25.8
Terminal-Bench62% 67% best
GPQA Diamond87% 90% best
Output speed66 t/s best64 t/s
Latency (TTFT)1.71s best2.75s

Cost calculator

choose a serving route for each side
Input tokens / month
Output tokens / month
GLM 5.1
via DeepInfra
$8.75
Kimi K2.7 Code
via OpenRouter
$6.71

Capabilities

feature support, side by side
FeatureGLM 5.1Kimi K2.7 Code
Vision—✓
Tool use✓✓
Reasoning✓✓
Audio——
Prompt caching✓✓
Structured output✓✓
Web search——

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, GLM 5.1 or Kimi K2.7 Code?
Kimi K2.7 Code is cheaper for input ($1.05 vs $0.671 per 1M tokens) as an OpenRouter routed quote, while Moonshot lists it at $0.95 per 1M input. Kimi K2.7 Code is cheaper for output ($3.50 vs $3.35 per 1M tokens) as an OpenRouter routed quote, while Moonshot lists it at $4.00 per 1M output.
What is the context window difference between GLM 5.1 and Kimi K2.7 Code?
GLM 5.1 has a 205K-token context window and Kimi K2.7 Code has 262K tokens, so Kimi K2.7 Code can take a larger prompt.
How do GLM 5.1 and Kimi K2.7 Code compare on benchmarks?
On the tracked benchmarks, Kimi K2.7 Code leads on Terminal-Bench, and GLM 5.1 leads on intelligence.
Listed prices from LiteLLM, OpenRouter and Vercel · last checked Oct 14, 2026

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