OpenAI vs 
Zhipu AI
Verdict
- OpenAI's flagship leads: GPT-6 Astra at 70.4 vs GLM 5.3 at 63.5.
- OpenAI's fastest ranked model (GPT-5.4 Mini, 255 tok/s) beats Zhipu AI's (GLM 5.2, 94 tok/s).
- Zhipu AI publishes more open-weights models (15 vs 3).
- OpenAI ships more often: one model every 22 days against every 28.
Best model per price band
Each provider’s highest-index model below the price ceiling. Purple marks the winner of the band.
| Price band | OpenAI | Zhipu AI |
|---|---|---|
| Under $0.50/M | GPT-6 Luna max 60.0$0.200/M | GLM 5.3 Flash 62.7$0.238/M |
| Under $2/M | GPT-6 Luna max 60.0$0.200/M | GLM 5.3 Flash 62.7$0.238/M |
| Under $10/M | GPT-6.1 Sol max 69.9$4.00/M | GLM 5.3 max 63.5$2.15/M |
| Any price | GPT-6 Astra max 70.4$20.00/M | GLM 5.3 max 63.5$2.15/M |
Line-up
| Metric | OpenAI | Zhipu AI |
|---|---|---|
| Flagship index | 70.4 | 63.5 |
| Ranked models | 44 | 14 |
| Open-weights models | 3 | 15 |
| Cheapest ranked, $/M | $0.093 | $0.153 |
| Fastest ranked, tok/s | 255 | 94 |
| Release cadence, days | 22 | 28 |
| Last release | 29 Sept 2026 | 18 Sept 2026 |
| Next expected | 12 Oct 2026 – 29 Oct 2026 | 4 Oct 2026 – 27 Oct 2026 |