| Signal | Tongyi DeepResearch 30B A3B | Delta | GLM 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
Capabilities | 67 | -- | |
Pricing | 1 | -2 | |
Context window size | 81 | +3 | |
Recency | 98 | -2 | |
Output Capacity | 85 | -- | |
| Overall Result | 1 wins | of 5 | 2 wins |
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Alibaba
Zhipu AI
Tongyi DeepResearch 30B A3B saves you $155.50/month
That's $1866.00/year compared to GLM 5 at your current usage level of 100K calls/month.
| Metric | Tongyi DeepResearch 30B A3B | GLM 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 82 | 82 | -- |
| Rank | #72 | #71 | GLM 5 |
| Quality Rank | #72 | #71 | GLM 5 |
| Adoption Rank | #72 | #71 | GLM 5 |
| Parameters | 30B | -- | -- |
| Context Window | 131K | 80K | Tongyi DeepResearch 30B A3B |
| Pricing | $0.09/$0.45/M | $0.72/$2.30/M | -- |
| Signal Scores | |||
| Capabilities | 67 | 67 | Tongyi DeepResearch 30B A3B |
| Pricing | 1 | 2 | GLM 5 |
| Context window size | 81 | 78 | Tongyi DeepResearch 30B A3B |
| Recency | 98 | 100 | GLM 5 |
| Output Capacity | 85 | 85 | Tongyi DeepResearch 30B A3B |
Our composite score (0–100) combines six weighted signals: benchmark performance (25%), pricing efficiency (25%), context window size (15%), model recency (15%), output capacity (10%), and capability versatility (10%). Here's what the scores mean for these two models:
Scores 82/100 (rank #72), placing it in the top 76% of all 290 models tracked.
Scores 82/100 (rank #71), placing it in the top 76% of all 290 models tracked.
With only a 0-point gap, these models are in the same performance tier. The practical difference in output quality is minimal - your choice should depend on pricing, latency requirements, and specific feature needs.
Tongyi DeepResearch 30B A3B offers 82% better value per quality point. At 1M tokens/day, you'd spend $8.10/month with Tongyi DeepResearch 30B A3B vs $45.30/month with GLM 5 - a $37.20 monthly difference.
Both models have comparable response speeds. For most applications, the latency difference is negligible.
When latency matters most: Interactive chatbots, IDE code completion, real-time translation, and user-facing applications where response time directly impacts experience. For batch processing, background summarization, or offline analysis, latency is less critical.
Code generation & review
Higher benchmark score (0/100) indicates stronger performance on coding tasks like generating functions, debugging, and refactoring
Customer support chatbot
Faster response time (speed score 0/100) is critical for user-facing chat. Tongyi DeepResearch 30B A3B also offers lower per-token costs for high-volume support
Long document analysis
Larger context window (131K tokens) can process longer documents, contracts, and research papers in a single pass
Batch data extraction
Lower output pricing ($0.45/M) reduces costs when processing thousands of records daily
Creative writing & content
Higher overall composite score (82/100) correlates with better nuance, coherence, and style in long-form content
Tongyi DeepResearch 30B A3B and GLM 5 are extremely close in overall performance (only 0 points apart). Your best choice depends entirely on which specific strengths matter most for your use case.
Best for Quality
Tongyi DeepResearch 30B A3B
Marginally better benchmark scores; both are excellent
Best for Cost
Tongyi DeepResearch 30B A3B
82% lower pricing; better value at scale
Best for Reliability
Tongyi DeepResearch 30B A3B
Higher uptime and faster response speeds
Best for Prototyping
Tongyi DeepResearch 30B A3B
Stronger community support and better developer experience
Best for Production
Tongyi DeepResearch 30B A3B
Wider enterprise adoption and proven at scale
by Alibaba
| Capability | Tongyi DeepResearch 30B A3B | GLM 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Function Calling | ||
| Streaming | ||
| JSON Mode | ||
| Reasoning | ||
| Web Search | ||
| Image Output |
Alibaba
Zhipu AI
Tongyi DeepResearch 30B A3B saves you $3.35/month
That's 83% cheaper than GLM 5 at 1,000 tokens/request and 100 requests/day.
Assumes 60% input / 40% output token ratio per request. Actual costs may vary based on your usage pattern.
| Parameter | Tongyi DeepResearch 30B A3B | GLM 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Context Window | 131K | 80K |
| Max Output Tokens | 131,072 | 131,072 |
| Open Source | Yes | Yes |
| Created | Sep 18, 2025 | Feb 11, 2026 |
Both Tongyi DeepResearch 30B A3B and GLM 5 score 82/100, making them extremely close competitors. Choose based on pricing, provider ecosystem, or specific capability requirements.
Tongyi DeepResearch 30B A3B is ranked #72 and GLM 5 is ranked #71 out of 290+ AI models. Rankings use a composite score combining benchmark performance (25%), pricing (25%), context window (15%), recency (15%), output capacity (10%), and versatility (10%). Scores update hourly.
Tongyi DeepResearch 30B A3B is cheaper at $0.45/M output tokens vs GLM 5's $2.30/M output tokens - 5.1x more expensive. Input token pricing: Tongyi DeepResearch 30B A3B at $0.09/M vs GLM 5 at $0.72/M.
Tongyi DeepResearch 30B A3B has a larger context window of 131,072 tokens compared to GLM 5's 80,000 tokens. A larger context window means the model can process longer documents and conversations.