GLM-5.3 Flash vs Qwen3.5 27B: Specs & Benchmark Comparison
| Characteristic | GLM-5.3 Flash | Qwen3.5 27B |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Zhipu AI | Alibaba |
| Release Date | August 26, 2026 | March 1, 2026 |
| Parameters | 320B | 27B |
| Multimodal | Yes | No |
| Context (input) | 1.0M | — |
| Context (output) | 131K | — |
| Input Price / 1M | $0.15 | — |
| Output Price / 1M | $0.50 | — |
| Average Score | 0.6 | 0.9 |
Verdict
GLM-5.3 Flash leads in 1 out of 2 comparison categories.
Overall Performance
Both models show comparable average scores: GLM-5.3 Flash — 0.6, Qwen3.5 27B — 0.9.
Recency
GLM-5.3 Flash is newer: released 8/26/2026 vs 3/1/2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for coding — GLM-5.3 Flash or Qwen3.5 27B?
Direct comparison on the SWE-Bench benchmark is not available. We recommend reviewing other metrics on the comparison page.
Which model is cheaper — GLM-5.3 Flash or Qwen3.5 27B?
API pricing data is available on the individual model pages.
Which has a larger context window — GLM-5.3 Flash or Qwen3.5 27B?
Context window data is available on the individual model pages.
The GLM-5.3 Flash and Qwen3.5 27B comparison is updated for 2026. Data includes benchmark results, API pricing, context window size and other specifications. For more detailed information, visit the GLM-5.3 Flash or Qwen3.5 27B page. See also the complete list of AI model comparisons.