Lyria 3 Clip Preview vs GLM 5.2: cost comparison
Prices updated 2026-10-30 · computed from live provider data
Short answer: Lyria 3 Clip Preview is cheaper on a
3:1 input/output blend — Free per million tokens versus
$1.75, a 100% difference.
Both offer the same 1,048,576-token context window, so cost is the deciding factor.
Head to head
| Lyria 3 Clip Preview | GLM 5.2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Input, per 1M tokens | Free | $0.0060 |
| Output, per 1M tokens | Free | $7.00 |
| Blended 3:1, per 1M | Free | $1.75 |
| Context window | 1,048,576 | 1,048,576 |
| Vendor | z-ai |
Monthly cost at real volumes
| Workload (input / output) | Lyria 3 Clip Preview | GLM 5.2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1M in / 250K out | Free | $1.76 |
| 10M in / 2.5M out | Free | $17.56 |
| 100M in / 25M out | Free | $176 |
Which should you pick?
Because the context windows are identical, the cheaper option is the better default. Choose Lyria 3 Clip Preview unless you are already standardised on z-ai tooling and want to avoid a second integration.