This comparison focuses on what changes the actual build: cost, compatibility, required specs, caveats, and verification age. It does not rank providers by affiliate status or popularity. Updated 2026-07-14.
At a glance
Token cost at moderate daily use. Full comparison below. Both prices carry a source and date; ranking never depends on affiliate status.
Specifications
| GLM-4.7 vendor · 9d | Qwen3.6 27B vendor · 9d | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Z.ai | Alibaba |
| API format | openai | openai |
| Restricted access | No | No |
| Context window | 202752 | 262144 |
| Capabilities | Tools, Thinking | Vision, Tools, Thinking |
| Class | standard | standard |
Cost at three usage tiers
| A few questions and small tasks each day. | $3.98/mo | $3.87/mo |
| Daily use, plus some scheduled tasks. | $13.25/mo | $12.90/mo |
| Working for you most of the day, including web tasks. | $39.75/mo | $38.70/mo |
Token cost only; add a host for the full-stack estimate.
What others don't publish
GLM-4.7
No unique caveat on file.
Qwen3.6 27B
No unique caveat on file.