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One table to see how kimi-k3 (Moonshot) and glm-5.3 (Z.AI) differ. On EasyAPI both use the same endpoint and the same key; only the model name changes.
Quick verdict
- glm-5.3 has the lower input price, 55% cheaper than kimi-k3.
- glm-5.3 has the lower output price, 68% cheaper than kimi-k3.
Specs and pricing side by side
| Dimension | kimi-k3 | glm-5.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Moonshot | Z.AI |
| Type | Text | Text |
| Input price | ¥15.8346 | ¥7.1573 |
| Output price | ¥79.1728 | ¥25.0504 |
| Cache read | ¥1.5835 | ¥1.7893 |
| Capabilities | 文本 · 多模态 | — |
| Endpoints | 1 | 1 |
Platform prices per million tokens (image / video models use their own units); your invoice is authoritative.
kimi-k3
多模态推理模型，面向复杂编程、知识工作与长程 Agent 流程。擅长在大型代码库里调用工具、调试，并读取图像、日志与测试反馈来修正结果。
glm-5.3
旗舰定位，面向复杂软件工程与长程 Agent 任务，多轮工具调用与长链路执行稳定，适合代码库级重构与自动化研发。
FAQ
- Which is cheaper, kimi-k3 or glm-5.3?
- glm-5.3 has the lower input price, 55% cheaper than kimi-k3.
- Can I call kimi-k3 and glm-5.3 through the same API?
- Yes. Both are served through EasyAPI's OpenAI-compatible API. Point base_url at EasyAPI and swap the model name; no separate vendor accounts needed.