Model Comparison
Kimi K2.6
vs. GLM-5.1 (Reasoning)
Comparing 2 AI models · 7 benchmarks · MoonshotAI, Z AI
Recommended Pick
Mo Kimi K2.6 12 metric wins Strongest on: Value, Input price, Output price
Best Value
Kimi K2.6
100.0 value score
56.6 reasoning / $1.71/1M
Lowest Price
Kimi K2.6
$0.95/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Kimi K2.6
56.6 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Best for Coding
Kimi K2.6
47.1 coding index
Composite Indices
Higher is better; speed and price are normalized
Standard Benchmarks
Only benchmarks with data are shown
Differences That Matter
Best value
Kimi K2.6 has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.
Price gap
Kimi K2.6 is 1.5x cheaper on input tokens than GLM-5.1 (Reasoning).
Speed gap
GLM-5.1 (Reasoning) generates about 1.8x as many tokens per second as Kimi K2.6.
Reasoning gap
Kimi K2.6 leads GLM-5.1 (Reasoning) by 4.9 points on reasoning.
Coding gap
Kimi K2.6 leads GLM-5.1 (Reasoning) by 3.7 points on coding.
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
Kimi K2.6
MoonshotAI
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GLM-5.1 (Reasoning)
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Which answer was more useful?
Full Comparison
| Metric | Top Pick Mo Kimi K2.6 | Z GLM-5.1 (Reasoning) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $0.95/1M | $1.40/1M |
| Output Cost | $4.00/1M | $4.40/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $1.71/1M | $2.15/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | MoonshotAI | Z AI |
| Release Date | Apr 20, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 41.1 tok/s | 72.8 tok/s |
| TTFT | 1291ms | 805ms |
| Latency | 109499ms | 52880ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 100.0 | 72.7 |
| Reasoning Score | 56.6 | 51.7 |
| Intelligence | 42.8 | 40.2 |
| Coding | 47.1 | 43.4 |
| Standard Benchmarks | ||
| GPQA | 91.1% | 86.8% |
| HLE | 35.9% | 28.0% |
| SciCode | 53.5% | 43.8% |
| LCR | 69.7% | 62.3% |
| IFBench | 76.0% | 76.3% |
| TAU-bench v2 | 95.9% | 97.7% |
| TerminalBench Hard | 43.9% | 43.2% |
Key Takeaways
Kimi K2.6 offers the best value at $0.95/1M, making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
Kimi K2.6 has the strongest reasoning profile with a 56.6 reasoning score, combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.
Kimi K2.6 reaches a 47.1 coding index, making it the top choice for software development and code generation tasks.
All models support context windows of ∞+ tokens, suitable for processing lengthy documents and maintaining extended conversations.
When to Choose Each Model
Kimi K2.6
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
- Code generation
- Software development
GLM-5.1 (Reasoning)
- General-purpose AI
- Versatile applications
