GLM 5.2 vs Kimi K2.7 Code
API pricing, context window and capabilities for GLM 5.2 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 numbersGLM 5.2 wins on price, on Terminal-Bench, on intelligence and on context window.
Price
GLM 5.2
Terminal-Bench
GLM 5.2
Intelligence
GLM 5.2
Context window
GLM 5.2
Key takeaways
who wins on what, from the published numbersGLM 5.2 wins
- Cheaper input ($0.05 vs $0.671 /1M)
- Cheaper output ($1.98 vs $3.35 /1M)
- Larger context window (1M vs 262K)
- Higher max output (1M vs 262K)
- More serving providers (20 vs 16)
Kimi K2.7 Code wins
No clear edge on the tracked metrics.
Cheaper overall
GLM 5.2
$0.05 + $1.98 /1M
Larger context
GLM 5.2
1M
More providers
GLM 5.2
20 providers
Pricing & specs
cheapest listed route · per 1M tokensOn-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 5.2 | Kimi K2.7 Code | |
|---|---|---|
| Input $/1M | $0.05OpenRouter routed quote best | $0.671OpenRouter routed quote |
| Output $/1M | $1.98via Scx AI best | $3.35OpenRouter routed quote |
| Context window | 1M best | 262K |
| Max output | 1M best | 262K |
| Serving providers | 20 best | 16 |
| Date | Released Jun 13, 2026 | Released Jun 13, 2026 |
Benchmarks
Benchmark scores, side by side| GLM 5.2 | Kimi K2.7 Code | |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence | 33.7 best | 25.8 |
| Terminal-Bench | 78% best | 67% |
| GPQA Diamond | 89% | 90% best |
| Output speed | 83 t/s best | 64 t/s |
| Latency (TTFT) | 2.97s | 2.75s best |
Cost calculator
choose a serving route for each sideInput tokens / month
Output tokens / month
GLM 5.2
via OpenRouter
$7.25
Kimi K2.7 Code
via OpenRouter
$6.71
Capabilities
feature support, side by side| Feature | GLM 5.2 | Kimi 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 5.2 or Kimi K2.7 Code?
GLM 5.2 is cheaper for input ($0.05 vs $0.671 per 1M tokens) as an OpenRouter routed quote. GLM 5.2 is cheaper for output ($1.98 vs $3.35 per 1M tokens) from Scx AI.
What is the context window difference between GLM 5.2 and Kimi K2.7 Code?
GLM 5.2 has a 1M-token context window and Kimi K2.7 Code has 262K tokens, so GLM 5.2 can take a larger prompt.
How do GLM 5.2 and Kimi K2.7 Code compare on benchmarks?
On the tracked benchmarks, GLM 5.2 leads on Terminal-Bench, and GLM 5.2 leads on intelligence.
Listed prices from LiteLLM, OpenRouter and Vercel · last checked Oct 14, 2026
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