DeepSeek V3 vs GLM 5.2
Original DeepSeek V3 — the model that put DeepSeek on the map.
Z.ai's frontier reasoning model for long-context agents and software engineering.
No captured outputs for these models yet.
Frequently Asked Questions: DeepSeek V3 vs GLM 5.2▼
Which is better, DeepSeek V3 or GLM 5.2?
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Based on the Capability Index, GLM 5.2 scores higher (83.4 vs 78.7). However, "better" depends on your use case — pricing, speed, context window, and specific capability needs all matter.
Which is cheaper, DeepSeek V3 or GLM 5.2?
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DeepSeek V3 has a lower blended cost. DeepSeek V3: $0.20 input / $0.80 output. GLM 5.2: $1.40 input / $4.40 output.
Which has a larger context window, DeepSeek V3 or GLM 5.2?
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GLM 5.2 has a larger context window: DeepSeek V3 supports 128K tokens vs GLM 5.2 at 262K tokens.
What are the key differences between DeepSeek V3 and GLM 5.2?
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Key differences: DeepSeek V3 is significantly cheaper; only GLM 5.2 offers extended reasoning mode. Compare full specs on this page.
Which model should I choose for my use case?
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If cost is your priority, choose the cheaper option. If you need the highest intelligence for complex tasks, pick the higher-scoring model. For long documents or codebases, choose the larger context window. You can try both DeepSeek V3 and GLM 5.2 for free on idapt.app to see which performs better for your specific needs.