Ministral 8 B vs GLM 4 32 B0414 128 K: cost comparison
Prices updated 2026-10-27 · computed from live provider data
Short answer: GLM 4 32 B0414 128 K is cheaper on a
3:1 input/output blend — $0.100 per million tokens versus
$0.100, a 0% difference.
Both offer the same 128,000-token context window, so cost is the deciding factor.
Head to head
| Ministral 8 B | GLM 4 32 B0414 128 K | |
|---|---|---|
| Input, per 1M tokens | $0.100 | $0.100 |
| Output, per 1M tokens | $0.100 | $0.100 |
| Blended 3:1, per 1M | $0.100 | $0.100 |
| Context window | 128,000 | 128,000 |
| Vendor | vercel_ai_gateway | zai |
Monthly cost at real volumes
| Workload (input / output) | Ministral 8 B | GLM 4 32 B0414 128 K |
|---|---|---|
| 1M in / 250K out | $0.125 | $0.125 |
| 10M in / 2.5M out | $1.25 | $1.25 |
| 100M in / 25M out | $12.50 | $12.50 |
Which should you pick?
Because the context windows are identical, the cheaper option is the better default. Choose GLM 4 32 B0414 128 K unless you are already standardised on vercel_ai_gateway tooling and want to avoid a second integration.