GLM-5 vs Hy3 preview
| Spec | GLM-5 | Hy3 preview |
|---|---|---|
| Respan Index | 27.7 (#88) | 28.7 (#87) |
| Blended price per 1M | $1.33 | $0.285 |
| Context window | 200K | 256K |
| Input / output per 1M | $0.92 / $2.55 | $0.18 / $0.6 |
| Max output | 131K | - |
| Input | text | text |
| Released | - | 2026-04-23 |
Respan Index by category
Each category is scored 0 to 100, and how far ahead the winner is. Leads under a point are close to even.
| Category | GLM-5 | Hy3 preview |
|---|---|---|
| Coding | 10.4 GLM-5 | 11.6 Hy3 preview |
| Agents | 35.0 GLM-5 | 36.8 Hy3 preview |
| Reasoning | 25.3 GLM-5 | 27.2* Hy3 preview |
| Knowledge & language | 22.8* GLM-5 | 24.0* Hy3 preview |
| Human preference | 51.6 GLM-5 | 49.3 Hy3 preview |
* Estimated: no published scores in that category. How the Respan Index works
Benchmarks both report
GLM-5 leads on 4 of the 4 benchmarks both report. Higher is better. Each score links to where it was published.
FAQ
Is GLM-5 better than Hy3 preview?
Hy3 preview scores 28.7 on the Respan Index (#87), ahead of GLM-5 at 27.7 (#88). GLM-5 leads on 4 of the 4 benchmarks both report.
Which is cheaper, GLM-5 or Hy3 preview?
GLM-5 lists at $0.92 input and $2.55 output per 1M tokens; Hy3 preview at $0.18 and $0.6. Hy3 preview is 4.7x cheaper per token at list price.
Which has the larger context window?
GLM-5 accepts 200K tokens and Hy3 preview 256K tokens.