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# glm-5.2 - Model Details & Comparison

> glm-5.2 from Workers AI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

## Important Links

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## About glm-5.2

glm-5.2 is a chat model from Workers-ai, one of 27 chat models they offer. It is priced at $1.40 per 1M input tokens and $4.40 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1967 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 26% of models in this category. glm-5.2 supports function calling, reasoning, prompt caching. Its 262K-token context window is in the top 28% among chat models.

## Specifications

- **Workers AI Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **262,144 Max Input Tokens.**
- **262,144 Max Tokens.**
- **$1.40 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$4.40 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

glm-5.2 supports: Function Calling, Reasoning, Prompt Caching, Tool Choice.

## glm-5.2 Pricing Overview

At $1.40 per 1M input tokens and $4.40 per 1M output tokens, glm-5.2 ranks 1967 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-5.2 is one of 27 Workers-ai chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning, prompt caching. its 262K-token context window places it in the top 28% of chat models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to glm-5.2 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 |
| gpt-5.1-2025-11-13 | Azure | $1.25 | $10.00 |
| gpt-5 | Azure | $1.25 | $10.00 |

- [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 gpt-5.1-2025-11-13](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.1-2025-11-13.md)
- [Compare gpt-5](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate glm-5.2 costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/workers-ai/model/glm-5.2.md)
- [All Workers-ai pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/workers-ai.md)

## FAQ

### Is glm-5.2 cheaper than gpt-5-2025-08-07?

No. glm-5.2 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-5.2 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does glm-5.2 pricing compare to the average chat model?

glm-5.2 input pricing is $1.40 per 1M tokens, which is 180% above the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 1967 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-5.2 different from other Workers-ai models?

Among Workers-ai's 27 chat models, glm-5.2 ranks 27 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to glm-5.2?

The most comparable chat models to glm-5.2 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); gpt-5.1-2025-11-13 from Azure ($1.25/1M 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 large is glm-5.2's context window?

glm-5.2 supports up to 262,144 input tokens, placing it in the top 28% of chat models by context window size (rank 693 of 2653). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

### How do I calculate glm-5.2 costs?

glm-5.2 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

- [Workers AI models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/workers-ai.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)

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