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GLM 5V Turbo alternatives

Quick answer · Updated June 2026

The closest alternative to GLM 5V Turbo is GLM 5.2 — comparable intelligence (51.1 vs —); for a cheaper option, GLM 5.2 runs $0.980/M vs $1.20/M; for more speed, Morph V3 Large hits 2.9k t/s; and the best open-weight substitute is GLM 5.2.

Frequently asked

What is the best alternative to GLM 5V Turbo?

GLM 5.2 is the closest alternative to GLM 5V Turbo, with an Intelligence Index of 51.1 (GLM 5V Turbo scores —) at $0.980 per million input tokens.

Is there a cheaper alternative to GLM 5V Turbo?

Yes — GLM 5.2 costs $0.980 per million input tokens versus $1.20 for GLM 5V Turbo, while staying within ~8 points of its Intelligence Index.

Is there an open-source alternative to GLM 5V Turbo?

GLM 5.2 is the strongest open-weight alternative to GLM 5V Turbo — downloadable from Hugging Face and self-hostable, scoring 51.1 on intelligence.