GLM-5.1 vs Kimi K2.6: Specs & Benchmark Comparison
| Characteristic | GLM-5.1 | Kimi K2.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Zhipu AI | Moonshot AI |
| Release Date | April 7, 2026 | April 20, 2026 |
| Parameters | 754B | 1.0T |
| Multimodal | No | Yes |
| Context (input) | 200K | 262K |
| Context (output) | 131K | 131K |
| Input Price / 1M | $1.40 | $1.20 |
| Output Price / 1M | $4.40 | $4.50 |
| Average Score | 0.9 | 0.9 |
| Benchmarks | ||
| AIME 2026 | 0.9 | 1.0 |
Visual Benchmark Comparison
GLM-5.1
Kimi K2.6
AIME 20260.9 vs 1.0
0.9
1.0
Verdict
Kimi K2.6 leads in 2 out of 4 comparison categories.
Overall Performance
Both models show comparable average scores: GLM-5.1 — 0.9, Kimi K2.6 — 0.9.
API Cost
Kimi K2.6 is 1.0x cheaper: input $1.20/1M vs $1.40/1M tokens.
Context Window
Kimi K2.6 supports a larger context: 262K vs 200K tokens.
Recency
Both models were released around the same time: 4/7/2026 and 4/20/2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for coding — GLM-5.1 or Kimi K2.6?
Direct comparison on the SWE-Bench benchmark is not available. We recommend reviewing other metrics on the comparison page.
Which model is cheaper — GLM-5.1 or Kimi K2.6?
Kimi K2.6 is cheaper for input: $1.20 per 1M tokens vs $1.40.
Which has a larger context window — GLM-5.1 or Kimi K2.6?
Kimi K2.6 supports a larger context: 262,144 tokens vs 200,000.
The GLM-5.1 and Kimi K2.6 comparison is updated for 2026. Data includes benchmark results, API pricing, context window size and other specifications. For more detailed information, visit the GLM-5.1 or Kimi K2.6 page. See also the complete list of AI model comparisons.