GLM 5.2 vs GPT 4.1 Nano
Z.ai's frontier reasoning model for long-context agents and software engineering.
Fastest and cheapest model in the GPT-4.1 series for low-latency applications.
No captured outputs for these models yet.
Frequently Asked Questions: GLM 5.2 vs GPT 4.1 Nano▼
Which is better, GLM 5.2 or GPT 4.1 Nano?
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Based on the Capability Index, GLM 5.2 scores higher (83.4 vs 64.4). However, "better" depends on your use case — pricing, speed, context window, and specific capability needs all matter.
Which is cheaper, GLM 5.2 or GPT 4.1 Nano?
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GPT 4.1 Nano has a lower blended cost. GLM 5.2: $1.40 input / $4.40 output. GPT 4.1 Nano: $0.10 input / $0.40 output.
Which has a larger context window, GLM 5.2 or GPT 4.1 Nano?
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GPT 4.1 Nano has a larger context window: GLM 5.2 supports 262K tokens vs GPT 4.1 Nano at 1M tokens.
Do both GLM 5.2 and GPT 4.1 Nano support vision?
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GPT 4.1 Nano supports vision/image input, but GLM 5.2 does not.
What are the key differences between GLM 5.2 and GPT 4.1 Nano?
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Key differences: GLM 5.2 has a notably higher capability index (19.0 point gap); GPT 4.1 Nano is significantly cheaper; only GPT 4.1 Nano supports vision input; 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 GLM 5.2 and GPT 4.1 Nano for free on idapt.app to see which performs better for your specific needs.