Live pricing on OneInfer
Pulled from the OneInfer catalog (OpenRouter and direct provider routes) at request time — rates can change. Capture the timestamp with any benchmark or production decision.
| Model | Provider | Input $/1M tokens | Output $/1M tokens |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLM-5.3-Flash | zai | $140.00 | $440.00 |
| GLM-5.3-Flash | zai | $100.00 | $320.00 |
| GLM-5.3-Flash | zai | $7.50 | $25.00 |
| GLM-5.3-Flash | novita | $7.50 | $25.00 |
| GLM-5.3-Flash | together_ai | $15.00 | $50.00 |
| Gemini 3.7 Flash | openrouter | $75.00 | $375.00 |
Decision snapshot
| Decision factor | GLM-5.3-Flash | Gemini 3.7 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Text and agent workflows | Multimodal flash tier, low per-token cost, Z.ai first-party API | Closed Google flash tier — verify current Google AI Studio listing for capabilities and price |
| Input price per 1M tokens | $0.075 | See Google AI Studio pricing |
| Output price per 1M tokens | $0.250 | See Google AI Studio pricing |
| Context window | 1,048,576 tokens | See Google AI Studio listing |
| Input modalities | Text, image, video, file | Text, image, video, audio (verify against current Google docs) |
| Architecture | Mixture-of-experts (~320B params) | Closed (Google) |
| License | Z.ai proprietary | Proprietary, managed APIs |
| Deployment control | API; weights pending release | Managed APIs only |
| Vendor | Z.ai |
How to read this comparison
This is the only cross-vendor flash-tier comparison on OneInfer with real demand — the honest reason is that flash tiers from different vendors land on different price/context curves, and a side-by-side forces the framing. GLM-5.3-Flash and Gemini 3.7 Flash both target the multimodal flash tier, but the data needed to compare them cleanly is split: GLM-5.3-Flash has a published list price; Gemini 3.7 Flash's current rate lives on Google AI Studio and shifts with Google's pricing updates. Treat the table as a structure, not a verdict, until you verify the rival column against Google's current listing.
Pricing context
GLM-5.3-Flash lists at $0.075 input / $0.250 output per 1M tokens on Z.ai / OpenRouter as of 27 Aug 2026. Gemini 3.7 Flash pricing is published by Google on AI Studio and changes more frequently than Z.ai's list rate; capture the timestamp with any benchmark or production decision rather than assuming parity. At a 1:3 input:output ratio, GLM-5.3-Flash blends to ~$0.21 per 1M tokens — recompute the Gemini blend from its current list price before deciding.
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GLM-5.3-Flash wins on a publicly listed flash-tier price, native multimodal input across text + image + video + file, and 1M-token context. Gemini 3.7 Flash wins on Google's managed-API posture, native audio input that GLM-5.3-Flash does not have, and the integration story for Google Cloud / Vertex workloads. The deployment stories differ in opposite directions: GLM-5.3-Flash is moving toward open weights; Gemini stays closed.
Workload recommendation
| Workload | Recommended starting point |
|---|---|
| Native multimodal input (image, video, file) with a listed price | GLM-5.3-Flash |
| Audio input at flash tier | Gemini 3.7 Flash (verify current capability) |
| Vertex / Google Cloud integration preference | Gemini 3.7 Flash |
| 1M-token text context at flash-tier pricing | GLM-5.3-Flash |
| Open-weights roadmap relevance | GLM-5.3-Flash |
| Cross-vendor redundancy for high-volume flash workloads | Run both on the same prompt set; capture timestamps |
Frequently asked questions
Is Gemini 3.7 Flash cheaper than GLM-5.3-Flash?
GLM-5.3-Flash lists at $0.075 input / $0.250 output per 1M tokens on Z.ai / OpenRouter as of 27 Aug 2026. Gemini 3.7 Flash's current rate is on Google AI Studio and shifts with Google's pricing updates — verify on Google's listing before assuming either side is cheaper.
Is Gemini 3.7 Flash multimodal?
Google's Gemini Flash line typically supports text, image, video, and audio input. Verify the exact modality list against Google's current AI Studio docs, since the surface has shifted across recent Gemini releases.
How do I pick between them?
By deployment posture and modality. GLM-5.3-Flash fits when you need a listed price and a multimodal surface (text + image + video + file). Gemini 3.7 Flash fits when audio input matters or when Vertex / Google Cloud integration is the deciding factor. Validate on the same fixed prompt set before changing production routing.
Can I try GLM-5.3 before integrating it?
Use the OneInfer GLM-5.3 launcher to open a prepared prompt in the authenticated playground. Availability is checked against the current model catalog.
How should I treat benchmark claims?
Check the provenance label and harness version. Vendor-reported and independently verified results are deliberately shown as different evidence classes.
Put GLM-5.3 to work
Fund a controlled evaluation, start with a prepared prompt, and measure quality and cost on your own workload.