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One table to see how qwen3.8-flash (Qwen) and glm-5.2 (Z.AI) differ. On EasyAPI both use the same endpoint and the same key; only the model name changes.
Quick verdict
- qwen3.8-flash has the lower input price, 74% cheaper than glm-5.2.
- qwen3.8-flash has the lower output price, 78% cheaper than glm-5.2.
Specs and pricing side by side
| Dimension | qwen3.8-flash | glm-5.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Qwen | Z.AI |
| Type | Text | Text |
| Input price | ¥0.9286 | ¥3.5628 |
| Output price | ¥2.7859 | ¥12.4697 |
| Cache read | ¥0.0929 | ¥0.6998 |
| Cache write | ¥1.1608 | ¥0 |
| Capabilities | 文本 · 多模态 | 文本 |
| Endpoints | 1 | 1 |
Platform prices per million tokens (image / video models use their own units); your invoice is authoritative.
qwen3.8-flash
Qwen3.8 系列 Flash 档，多模态推理，面向编程与 Agent 工作流，支持文档、代码库与长视频理解。
glm-5.2
GLM 5.2 是大型推理模型，支持百万上下文，适合长程 Agent、代码库编程与多步自动化。
FAQ
- Which is cheaper, qwen3.8-flash or glm-5.2?
- qwen3.8-flash has the lower input price, 74% cheaper than glm-5.2.
- Can I call qwen3.8-flash and glm-5.2 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.