GLM 4.7 vs GLM 4.6: cost comparison
Prices updated 2026-10-28 · computed from live provider data
Short answer: GLM 4.7 is cheaper on a
3:1 input/output blend — $0.900 per million tokens versus
$0.963, a 6% difference.
Both offer the same 204,800-token context window, so cost is the deciding factor.
Head to head
| GLM 4.7 | GLM 4.6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Input, per 1M tokens | $0.540 | $0.550 |
| Output, per 1M tokens | $1.98 | $2.20 |
| Blended 3:1, per 1M | $0.900 | $0.963 |
| Context window | 204,800 | 204,800 |
| Vendor | z-ai | z-ai |
Monthly cost at real volumes
| Workload (input / output) | GLM 4.7 | GLM 4.6 |
|---|---|---|
| 1M in / 250K out | $1.03 | $1.10 |
| 10M in / 2.5M out | $10.35 | $11.00 |
| 100M in / 25M out | $104 | $110 |
Which should you pick?
Because the context windows are identical, the cheaper option is the better default. Choose GLM 4.7 unless you are already standardised on z-ai tooling and want to avoid a second integration.