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title: "GLM-5.1-FP8 - Model Details & Comparison"
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# GLM-5.1-FP8 - Model Details & Comparison

> GLM-5.1-FP8 from Hugging Face: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About GLM-5.1-FP8

GLM-5.1-FP8 is a chat model from Hugging Face, one of 187 chat models they offer. It is priced at $1.40 per 1M input tokens and $4.40 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1974 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 26% of models in this category. GLM-5.1-FP8 supports function calling. Its 203K-token context window is in the top 33% among chat models.

## Specifications

- **Hugging Face Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **202,752 Max Input Tokens.**
- **202,752 Max Tokens.**
- **$1.40 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$4.40 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

GLM-5.1-FP8 supports: Function Calling, Tool Choice.

## GLM-5.1-FP8 Pricing Overview

At $1.40 per 1M input tokens and $4.40 per 1M output tokens, GLM-5.1-FP8 ranks 1974 out of 2669 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 26% of models in this category.

GLM-5.1-FP8 is one of 187 Hugging Face chat models, with support for function calling. its 203K-token context window places it in the top 33% of chat models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to GLM-5.1-FP8 with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-5-2025-08-07 | Azure | $1.38 | $11.00 |
| gpt-5.1 | Azure | $1.38 | $11.00 |
| gpt-5.1-chat | Azure | $1.38 | $11.00 |
| o1-mini-2024-09-12 | Azure | $1.21 | $4.84 |
| gpt-3.5-turbo | Azure | $1.50 | $2.00 |

- [Compare gpt-5-2025-08-07](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5-2025-08-07.md)
- [Compare gpt-5.1](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.1.md)
- [Compare gpt-5.1-chat](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.1-chat.md)
- [Compare o1-mini-2024-09-12](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/o1-mini-2024-09-12.md)
- [Compare gpt-3.5-turbo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-3.5-turbo.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate GLM-5.1-FP8 costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/huggingface/model/glm-5.1-fp8.md)
- [Check Hugging Face status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/huggingface.md)
- [All Hugging Face pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/huggingface.md)

## FAQ

### Is GLM-5.1-FP8 cheaper than gpt-5-2025-08-07?

No. GLM-5.1-FP8 costs $1.40 per 1M input tokens while gpt-5-2025-08-07 costs $1.38 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-5-2025-08-07 2% more affordable for input. However, GLM-5.1-FP8 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does GLM-5.1-FP8 pricing compare to the average chat model?

GLM-5.1-FP8 input pricing is $1.40 per 1M tokens, which is 180% above the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 1974 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 26% of models in this category. For output, it costs $4.40 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes GLM-5.1-FP8 different from other Hugging Face models?

Among Hugging Face's 187 chat models, GLM-5.1-FP8 ranks 182 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to GLM-5.1-FP8?

The most comparable chat models to GLM-5.1-FP8 are: gpt-5-2025-08-07 from Azure ($1.38/1M input tokens); gpt-5.1 from Azure ($1.38/1M input tokens); gpt-5.1-chat from Azure ($1.38/1M input tokens); o1-mini-2024-09-12 from Azure ($1.21/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

### How do I check if Hugging Face is down?

You can monitor Hugging Face service health in real time on the Bifrost Hugging Face Status page. It tracks current component status, active incidents, and historical reliability data pulled from the official status page every 60 seconds.

### How do I calculate GLM-5.1-FP8 costs?

GLM-5.1-FP8 is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $1.40 and generating 1M output tokens costs $4.40.

## Related Resources

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- [LLM cost calculator](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md)
- [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai)
- [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost)
- [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md)
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