Provider Comparison · 2 Shared Models
Deepinfra vs Z.ai
Green highlights mark broader sourced coverage or lower directly comparable prices. They do not imply independently measured performance.
Routing Surface
Side-by-Side Provider Facts
| Field | Deepinfra | Z.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Routing mode | direct | direct |
| API protocol | openai | openai |
| API base URL | https://api.deepinfra.com/v1/openai | https://api.z.ai/api/paas/v4 |
| Route-ready models | 49 | 3 |
| Tracked model offerings | 49 | 3 |
| Lowest input / 1M | $0.010 | $0.075 |
| Lowest output / 1M | $0.10 | $0.25 |
| Service tiers | Standard | Standard |
| Regions | Global | Unknown |
8 comparable fields · 5 material differences · Interactive only until provider-comparison indexing and telemetry gates are defined
Deepinfra Route Contract
https://api.deepinfra.com/v1/openaiZ.ai Route Contract
https://api.z.ai/api/paas/v4Common Coverage
Models Offered by Both Providers
| Model | Canonical ID | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| GLM 5.3 | zai-org/glm-5.3 | Available from both provider routes |
| GLM 5.3 Flash | zai-org/glm-5.3-flash | Available from both provider routes |
Provider Evidence
Sources and Freshness
Questions
Deepinfra vs Z.ai FAQs
Is Deepinfra or Z.ai cheaper for inference?+
The lowest sourced input prices are $0.010 for Deepinfra and $0.075 for Z.ai, favoring Deepinfra. Lowest output prices are $0.10 and $0.25, favoring Deepinfra. These minima may refer to different models or tiers.
Which offers more route-ready models, Deepinfra or Z.ai?+
Deepinfra has 49 route-ready models and Z.ai has 3, so Deepinfra has broader current route-ready coverage.
Do Deepinfra and Z.ai offer the same models?+
They currently share 2 tracked models, including GLM 5.3 and GLM 5.3 Flash.
Can I use the same API protocol with Deepinfra and Z.ai?+
Both are currently documented with the openai API protocol, although base URLs, model IDs, and authentication still differ.
Should I choose Deepinfra or Z.ai?+
Choose based on the exact model route, price observation, protocol, regions, and service tier you need. The green highlights identify lower sourced minima or broader documented coverage; they do not measure latency, reliability, or output quality.
Which lists more AI models, Deepinfra or Z.ai?+
Deepinfra lists 49 tracked models; Z.ai lists 3, so Deepinfra has the larger catalog. Catalog size is separate from route readiness.
Is Deepinfra or Z.ai a gateway?+
Deepinfra is recorded as a direct route; Z.ai is recorded as a direct route. Gateways aggregate model routes, while direct providers serve their own endpoint surface.
Can I switch between Deepinfra and Z.ai without changing model IDs?+
Do not assume model IDs are portable. Even with 2 shared tracked models, base URLs, authentication, provider-specific identifiers, tiers, and request features can differ.
Are Deepinfra and Z.ai prices directly comparable?+
Only at the exact model, tier, region, and token type. The headline minima above can come from different models or service tiers, so they are useful discovery signals rather than an apples-to-apples bill estimate.
How current is the Deepinfra vs Z.ai comparison?+
Deepinfra was last observed Oct 19, 2026 and Z.ai Aug 29, 2026. The source register below identifies the records behind the comparison.