Can I run Glm 4p6 or Weaver (alpha) cheaper on another provider?

Some models are available on inference providers like Together AI, Groq, and Fireworks AI at lower prices. Check each model's pricing page for the full provider comparison.

What is the context window difference between Glm 4p6 and Weaver (alpha)?

Glm 4p6 has a larger context window at 202K tokens vs 8K. This matters for long documents, large codebases, and extended conversation histories.

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Glm 4p6 vs Weaver (alpha)

Pricing is only the shared seller matrix below. Best rates and catalog map are separate sections, so no chart is embedded in pricing. Open the calculator for the same workload on each side.

Z Ai

Model

Glm 4p6

Tool calling

Best $0.550 in · $2.19 out

Context window 203K

Pricing

Openrouter

Model

Weaver (alpha)

Best $0.750 in · $1.00 out

Context window 8K

Pricing

Glm 4p6 is 26% cheaper on input. Weaver (alpha) is 54% cheaper on output. The best choice depends on your input/output ratio.

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Pricing matrix

Shared sellers only. Each row is a host that lists both models. Dollar amounts are per 1M tokens. Lowest in each pair of columns is emphasized.

Provider	Glm 4p6 in	Glm 4p6 out	Weaver (alpha) in	Weaver (alpha) out
Fireworks AI	$0.550	$2.19	N/A	N/A
Openrouter	N/A	N/A	$0.750	$1.00

Best listed rates (this pair)

Same "best row in current pricing" logic as model pages: a compact view of the lowest input and output we show for each side. This is not the seller matrix.

Catalog map · Z Ai · Openrouter

Each chart uses real catalog rows that include both list input and list output ($/1M). Larger green dots are the models on this comparison page; accent dots are other active models from that provider.

Z Ai · input vs output

Scatter chart: X = input $/M, Y = output $/M. This page's models are labeled on the green dots; hover others for detail.

ListedoutputUSD/1M

One dot per catalog row that has both list prices. Green dots are labeled with the models on this page; hover any dot for name and prices. Upper-right means higher cost on both axes ($/1M).

Openrouter · input vs output

ListedoutputUSD/1M

One dot per catalog row that has both list prices. Green dots are labeled with the models on this page; hover any dot for name and prices. Upper-right means higher cost on both axes ($/1M).

Specifications

Each column header is the full model name. Tint marks the favorable value where we compute a winner.

Spec

Glm 4p6

Weaver (alpha)

Context window: 202,800 tokens; 8,000 tokens
Max output tokens: 202,800 tokens; 2,000 tokens
Vision: No; No
Function calling: Yes; No
Streaming: No; No
Release date: N/A; Aug 2023

Cost calculator

Same requests, input tokens, and output tokens for both columns. Pick the provider row that matches how you buy.

Glm 4p6

Weaver (alpha)

Requests / day

Input tokens

Output tokens

Glm 4p6

Monthly

$494

Annual

$6.0K

Weaver (alpha)

Monthly

$375

Annual

$4.6K

Save $119/month with Weaver (alpha)

When to pick which

Short takeaways: no cards, just the points. Validate with your own workloads.

Long-context tasks
Use Glm 4p6. Its 202K context window handles large codebases and documents better than 8K.
High-volume text generation
Use Weaver (alpha). Output tokens are 54% cheaper, which compounds significantly at scale.
Long output (reports, code files)
Use Glm 4p6. Its 202K max output limit reduces the need to split requests.

Frequently asked questions

Glm 4p6 is cheaper on input tokens, while Weaver (alpha) is cheaper on output. The best choice depends on your input/output ratio.

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