MiniMax M2.7 vs GLM 5
At a Glance
| Compare | MiniMax M2.7MiniMax | GLM 5Z.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing and Limits | ||
| Input priceFrom · USD / 1M tokens | $0.25Deepinfra ↗ · Sep 3, 2026 | $0.60Deepinfra ↗ · Sep 3, 2026 |
| Output priceFrom · USD / 1M tokens | $1.00Deepinfra ↗ · Sep 3, 2026 | $1.92Openrouter ↗ · Aug 28, 2026 |
| Context windowMaximum documented tokens | 205K | 203K |
| Model facts checked | Aug 28, 2026View model evidence → | Aug 28, 2026View model evidence → |
Token prices are the lowest available sourced USD rates; input and output may use different providers. Cost ranking estimates output spend on LiveBench, not a full request bill. Ranking methodology →
Available Benchmarks
| Benchmark | MiniMax-M2.7 | GLM-5 |
|---|---|---|
| LMArena Text Arenatext-2026-09-13-d25aabda0010 · arena_rating · leader | 1,404.6197% of row best · rating · minimax-m2.7; 95% CI [1401.03588542, 1408.19095698]; votes 69169; rank 138 | 1,446.27100% of row best · rating · glm-5; 95% CI [1441.95071870, 1450.59229773]; votes 27605; rank 51 |
| Overall ResultCounted from the protocol-matched rows above | 0 benchmark winsNo overall winner | 1 benchmark winNo overall winner |
Third-party benchmark Only like-for-like primary-publisher results are shown; raw scores, relative scores, configuration, and token spend remain visible.
Side-by-Side Facts
| Field | MiniMax-M2.7 | GLM-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | MiniMax | Z.ai |
| Family | Minimax M2 7 | Glm 5 |
| Model | MiniMax-M2.7 | GLM-5 |
| Version | MiniMax-M2.7 | GLM-5 |
| Lifecycle | active | active |
| Released | 2026-03-18 | Unknown |
| Knowledge cutoff | Unknown | Unknown |
| Input modalities | Text | Text |
| Output modalities | Text | Text |
| Context window | 205K | 203K |
| Total parameters | 228.7B | 753.9B |
| Active parameters | Unknown | Unknown |
| License | other | mit |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| API available | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hostable | Yes | Yes |
| Provider access | Deepinfra (Standard), Fireworks Ai (Standard), Hugging Face (Standard), Openrouter (Standard), Together Ai (Standard) | Deepinfra (Standard), Hugging Face (Standard), Openrouter (Standard), Together Ai (Standard) |
| Capabilities | chat, generation, tools | chat, generation, reasoning, tools |
MiniMax M2.7 Capabilities
GLM 5 Capabilities
Primary Evidence
Sources and Freshness
Questions
MiniMax M2.7 vs GLM 5 FAQs
Is MiniMax M2.7 or GLM 5 better for coding?+
This comparison does not currently contain a protocol-matched coding benchmark for both MiniMax M2.7 and GLM 5, so Model Markets cannot name a coding leader from pricing, context size, or capability labels alone.
Which is cheaper, MiniMax M2.7 or GLM 5?+
MiniMax M2.7 is $0.25 and GLM 5 is $0.60 per million tokens, so MiniMax M2.7 is cheaper on this metric. MiniMax M2.7 is $1.00 and GLM 5 is $1.92 per million tokens, so MiniMax M2.7 is cheaper on this metric.
Which has a larger context window, MiniMax M2.7 or GLM 5?+
MiniMax M2.7 has the larger sourced context window. MiniMax M2.7 supports 205K and GLM 5 supports 203K.
Which performs better in benchmarks, MiniMax M2.7 or GLM 5?+
There is no overall benchmark winner: At least two independently verified, protocol-matched benchmarks are required for an overall winner.
Can MiniMax M2.7 or GLM 5 be self-hosted?+
Both models have the same recorded self-hosting status: supported. MiniMax M2.7 is open weight; GLM 5 is open weight.
Can MiniMax M2.7 and GLM 5 understand images?+
MiniMax M2.7 is not documented with image input; GLM 5 is not documented with image input. This reflects supported input modalities, not vision quality.
Which can generate longer answers, MiniMax M2.7 or GLM 5?+
Neither has a larger sourced maximum output. MiniMax M2.7 is — and GLM 5 is —.
Do MiniMax M2.7 and GLM 5 support reasoning and tool use?+
MiniMax M2.7: tool calling. GLM 5: reasoning and tool calling. Feature support does not establish relative quality.
Which is available from more inference providers, MiniMax M2.7 or GLM 5?+
MiniMax M2.7 has 5 sourced provider routes; GLM 5 has 4, so MiniMax M2.7 has broader tracked availability.
Which offers better value, MiniMax M2.7 or GLM 5?+
There is no universal value winner. Compare the input and output prices above with the matched benchmark result for your workload: cheaper tokens can be offset by different quality, token usage, latency, or provider availability.