Best Z.ai Models for Coding
GLM 5.2 is the best Z.ai model for coding, with a 68.8 Artificial Analysis Coding Index across benchmarks like SWE-bench and SciCode. GLM 5.1 (55.8) and GLM 4.7 (45.3) round out the top three.
AI models ranked by the Artificial Analysis Coding Index, measuring real-world software engineering ability across benchmarks like SWE-bench, SciCode and terminal tasks. The best AI coding models for code generation, debugging and agentic development.
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glm-5.2ReasoningToolsJSON51.1 intel · $0.966/M · 1.0M ctx68.8Coding - 2glm-5.1ReasoningToolsJSON40.2 intel · $0.966/M · 205K ctx55.8Coding
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Frequently asked
What is the best Z.ai model for coding?
GLM 5.2 is the best Z.ai model for coding, with a 68.8 Artificial Analysis Coding Index across benchmarks like SWE-bench and SciCode. GLM 5.1 (55.8) and GLM 4.7 (45.3) round out the top three.
What's a good alternative to GLM 5.2?
GLM 5.1 (55.8) is the closest alternative on this metric, followed by GLM 4.7 (45.3). See the full ranking above for the tradeoffs.
How many Z.ai models are there?
modelgrep tracks 12 Z.ai models with live benchmarks, speed, latency and per-provider pricing, led on intelligence by GLM 5.2. 3 of them qualify for this ranking.