Claude Haiku 4.5 vs GLM-5 Turbo
Complete pricing and performance comparison between Anthropic's Claude Haiku 4.5 and Zhipu's GLM-5 Turbo.
Quick Verdict
Cheaper
Claude Haiku 4.5 (input) / GLM-5 Turbo (output)
Input: 1.2x diff, Output: 1.3x diff
Larger Context
Claude Haiku 4.5
200K vs 200K
Pricing Comparison
| Spec | Claude Haiku 4.5 | GLM-5 Turbo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provider | Anthropic | Zhipu | |
| Input / 1M tokens | $1 | $1.2 | Claude Haiku 4.5 is 17% more expensive |
| Output / 1M tokens | $5 | $4 | GLM-5 Turbo is 20% more expensive |
| Context Window | 200K | 200K | Same |
| Max Output | 8K | 128K |
Performance Benchmarks
| Metric | Claude Haiku 4.5 | GLM-5 Turbo | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Index | 31 | -- | N/A |
| Output Speed | 125 tok/s | -- | N/A |
| Value (Quality/$) | 31.1 | -- | Higher = better value |
Benchmark data from Artificial Analysis. Quality Index is a composite score across reasoning, coding, and knowledge tasks.
Cost at Scale
Estimated cost at different usage levels (3:1 input-to-output token ratio, typical for chat).
| Usage | Claude Haiku 4.5 | GLM-5 Turbo | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
Single request 1K in / 300 out | $0.0025 | $0.0024 | Same |
10 requests 10K in / 3K out | $0.025 | $0.024 | GLM-5 Turbo saves $0.0010 |
100 requests 100K in / 30K out | $0.250 | $0.240 | GLM-5 Turbo saves $0.010 |
1,000 requests 1M in / 300K out | $2.50 | $2.40 | GLM-5 Turbo saves $0.100 |
10,000 requests 10M in / 3M out | $25.00 | $24.00 | GLM-5 Turbo saves $1.00 |
1M requests/mo 1B in / 300M out | $2500.00 | $2400.00 | GLM-5 Turbo saves $100.00 |
Pros & Cons
Claude Haiku 4.5 Strengths
- +Cheaper input tokens
GLM-5 Turbo Strengths
- +Cheaper output tokens
- +Higher max output tokens
When to Use Each Model
Choose Claude Haiku 4.5 for
- →Projects already integrated with Anthropic's ecosystem
Choose GLM-5 Turbo for
- →Generating long-form content or detailed code
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Claude Haiku 4.5 or GLM-5 Turbo?
For input tokens, Claude Haiku 4.5 is 1.2x cheaper at $1/1M tokens. For output tokens, GLM-5 Turbo is 1.3x cheaper at $4/1M tokens. At typical usage (1M input + 300K output), Claude Haiku 4.5 costs $2.50 vs GLM-5 Turbo at $2.40.
What's the context window difference?
Claude Haiku 4.5 supports 200K context (200,000 tokens), while GLM-5 Turbo supports 200K (200,000 tokens). GLM-5 Turbo can handle 1x more context in a single request.
Which model has better benchmarks?
When should I choose Claude Haiku 4.5 over GLM-5 Turbo?
Choose Claude Haiku 4.5 when you need: Cheaper input tokens. Choose GLM-5 Turbo when you need: Cheaper output tokens, Higher max output tokens.
How much would 10,000 API requests cost?
At 1K input + 300 output tokens per request (typical chat): Claude Haiku 4.5 = $25.00, GLM-5 Turbo = $24.00. At 10K input + 1K output per request (longer conversations): Claude Haiku 4.5 = $150.00, GLM-5 Turbo = $160.00.