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Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite vs GLM-5.3-Flash
Price, context window and capabilities side by side — read from the same catalog that meters your calls, not from a press release.
GLM-5.3-Flash is 1.7x cheaper on input. GLM-5.3-Flash is 3.0x cheaper on output. Only GLM-5.3-Flash declares long context.
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Specifications
Every difference we can measure
| Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite | GLM-5.3-Flash | |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $0.25/M | $0.15/M |
| Output price | $1.5/M | $0.5/M |
| Vision | Yes | Yes |
| Tool calling | Yes | Yes |
| Prompt caching | Yes | Yes |
| Long context | No | Yes |
A row appears only when we hold the fact for both models. Anything the provider has not published is left out rather than guessed, so an empty row is missing data and never a zero.
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FAQ
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What is the difference between Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite and GLM-5.3-Flash?
GLM-5.3-Flash is 1.7x cheaper on input. GLM-5.3-Flash is 3.0x cheaper on output. Only GLM-5.3-Flash declares long context. Both run on the same endpoint and the same key here, so trying each is a one-line change to the model id.
Which is cheaper, Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite or GLM-5.3-Flash?
GLM-5.3-Flash is, on input tokens. Output usually dominates the bill on generative work, so check the output row above against your own ratio of prompt to completion before deciding.
Can I switch between Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite and GLM-5.3-Flash without changing my code?
Yes. Both are OpenAI-compatible through one CompanyFabric key, so switching is the model string and nothing else — no second SDK, no second contract, one prepaid balance across both.
Do I have to choose?
No. Send companyfabric/auto and we route each request to the cheapest model that can serve it, which is how most people use both without deciding in advance.
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