DeepSeek R1 vs GLM 5.2
Open-source reasoning model matching OpenAI o1 performance.
Z.ai's frontier reasoning model for long-context agents and software engineering.
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Frequently Asked Questions: DeepSeek R1 vs GLM 5.2▼
Which is better, DeepSeek R1 or GLM 5.2?
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Based on the Capability Index, GLM 5.2 scores higher (83.4 vs 72.4). However, "better" depends on your use case — pricing, speed, context window, and specific capability needs all matter.
Which is cheaper, DeepSeek R1 or GLM 5.2?
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DeepSeek R1 has a lower blended cost. DeepSeek R1: $0.70 input / $2.50 output. GLM 5.2: $1.40 input / $4.40 output.
Which has a larger context window, DeepSeek R1 or GLM 5.2?
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GLM 5.2 has a larger context window: DeepSeek R1 supports 64K tokens vs GLM 5.2 at 262K tokens.
What are the key differences between DeepSeek R1 and GLM 5.2?
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Key differences: GLM 5.2 has a notably higher capability index (11.0 point gap). 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 R1 and GLM 5.2 for free on idapt.app to see which performs better for your specific needs.