GLM-5.3 vs Seed 2.1 Pro: Specs & Benchmark Comparison
| Characteristic | GLM-5.3 | Seed 2.1 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Zhipu AI | ByteDance |
| Release Date | August 14, 2026 | June 24, 2026 |
| Parameters | 753B | — |
| Multimodal | No | Yes |
| Context (input) | 1.0M | — |
| Context (output) | 131K | — |
| Input Price / 1M | $1.40 | — |
| Output Price / 1M | $4.40 | — |
| Average Score | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Benchmarks | ||
| Terminal-Bench 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| CyberGym | 0.8 | 0.7 |
Visual Benchmark Comparison
GLM-5.3
Seed 2.1 Pro
Terminal-Bench 2.10.9 vs 0.7
0.9
0.7
CyberGym0.8 vs 0.7
0.8
0.7
Verdict
GLM-5.3 leads in 1 out of 2 comparison categories.
Overall Performance
Both models show comparable average scores: GLM-5.3 — 0.8, Seed 2.1 Pro — 0.6.
Recency
GLM-5.3 is newer: released 8/14/2026 vs 6/24/2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for coding — GLM-5.3 or Seed 2.1 Pro?
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 or Seed 2.1 Pro?
API pricing data is available on the individual model pages.
Which has a larger context window — GLM-5.3 or Seed 2.1 Pro?
Context window data is available on the individual model pages.
The GLM-5.3 and Seed 2.1 Pro 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 or Seed 2.1 Pro page. See also the complete list of AI model comparisons.