--- title: "GLM-5.1 - Model Details & Comparison" description: "GLM-5.1 from Wafer: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/wafer/glm-5.1" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/wafer/glm-5.1.md" --- # GLM-5.1 - Model Details & Comparison > GLM-5.1 from Wafer: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models. ## Important Links - [View MCP Gateway](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources/mcp-gateway.md) - [Features](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/#features) - [Enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise) - [Pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md) - [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Book a Demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo) ## About GLM-5.1 GLM-5.1 is a chat model from Wafer, one of 5 chat models they offer. It is priced at $1.00 per 1M input tokens and $3.20 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1798 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 33% of models in this category. GLM-5.1 supports function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. ## Specifications - **Wafer Provider.** - **Chat Mode.** - **202,752 Max Tokens.** - **$1.00 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$3.20 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities GLM-5.1 supports: Function Calling, Reasoning, Prompt Caching, System Messages, Response Schema. ## GLM-5.1 Pricing Overview At $1.00 per 1M input tokens and $3.20 per 1M output tokens, GLM-5.1 ranks 1798 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 33% of models in this category. GLM-5.1 is one of 5 Wafer chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to GLM-5.1 with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $1.00 | $5.00 | | anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5@20251001 | AWS Bedrock | $1.00 | $5.00 | | apac.anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $1.10 | $5.50 | | claude-haiku-4-5 | Azure | $1.00 | $5.00 | | gpt-5.6-luna | Azure | $1.00 | $6.00 | - [Compare anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1-0.md) - [Compare anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5@20251001](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001.md) - [Compare apac.anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/apac.anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1-0.md) - [Compare claude-haiku-4-5](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/claude-haiku-4-5.md) - [Compare gpt-5.6-luna](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.6-luna.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate GLM-5.1 costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/wafer/model/glm-5.1.md) - [All Wafer pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/wafer.md) ## FAQ ### Is GLM-5.1 cheaper than anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0? No. GLM-5.1 costs $1.00 per 1M input tokens while anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0 costs $1.00 per 1M input tokens, making anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0 0% more affordable for input. However, GLM-5.1 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does GLM-5.1 pricing compare to the average chat model? GLM-5.1 input pricing is $1.00 per 1M tokens, which is 100% above the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 1798 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 33% of models in this category. For output, it costs $3.20 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44. ### What makes GLM-5.1 different from other Wafer models? Among Wafer's 5 chat models, GLM-5.1 ranks 2 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to GLM-5.1? The most comparable chat models to GLM-5.1 are: anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($1.00/1M input tokens); anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5@20251001 from AWS Bedrock ($1.00/1M input tokens); apac.anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($1.10/1M input tokens); claude-haiku-4-5 from Azure ($1.00/1M 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 calculate GLM-5.1 costs? GLM-5.1 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 $1.00 and generating 1M output tokens costs $3.20. ## Related Resources - [Wafer models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/wafer.md) - [Model library](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library.md) - [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) - [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise) - [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo) - [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources.md) --- *This is a markdown version of [https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/wafer/glm-5.1](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/wafer/glm-5.1) for AI/LLM consumption.*