Anthropic: Claude Haiku 5.5 vs Z.ai: GLM 5.3
anthropic vs z-ai
On price, Anthropic: Claude Haiku 5.5 is cheaper (blended cost is about 0.49× that of Z.ai: GLM 5.3).
On capability, Z.ai: GLM 5.3 has the higher intelligence index (45) — better for complex reasoning.
Verdict: pick Anthropic: Claude Haiku 5.5 on a budget, or Z.ai: GLM 5.3 for output quality. Full details below.
Side-by-Side Specs
| Metric | Anthropic: Claude Haiku 5.5 | Z.ai: GLM 5.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Input /1M | $0.10 | $0.08 |
| Output /1M | $0.50 | $1.40 |
| Blended (3:1) | $0.20 | $0.41 |
| Context | 1.0M | 1.0M |
| Intelligence | 43 | 45 |
| Coding | — | 75 |
| Math | — | — |
| Speed | 241 tok/s | 69 tok/s |
| CPS Grade | A | S |
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Anthropic: Claude Haiku 5.5 or Z.ai: GLM 5.3?
On price, Anthropic: Claude Haiku 5.5 is cheaper (blended cost is about 0.49× that of Z.ai: GLM 5.3). Anthropic: Claude Haiku 5.5: $0.1 in / $0.5 out; Z.ai: GLM 5.3: $0.079 in / $1.4 out (per 1M tokens).
Which is smarter, Anthropic: Claude Haiku 5.5 or Z.ai: GLM 5.3?
On capability, Z.ai: GLM 5.3 has the higher intelligence index (45) — better for complex reasoning. Coding index: Anthropic: Claude Haiku 5.5 — vs Z.ai: GLM 5.3 75.
Which one should I choose?
Verdict: pick Anthropic: Claude Haiku 5.5 on a budget, or Z.ai: GLM 5.3 for output quality. Full details below.