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| Pricing | Paid | Paid |
| Starting Price | $2.60e-7 per prompt token | $6.00e-7 per prompt token |
| Capabilities | 7 decomposed | 11 decomposed |
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Qwen-Plus processes up to 131,000 tokens in a single context window, enabling multi-turn conversations, document analysis, and code review across large codebases without context truncation. The model uses a rotary position embedding (RoPE) architecture scaled for extended sequences, allowing it to maintain coherence and reference accuracy across lengthy inputs while balancing inference latency against context depth.
Unique: 131K context window via scaled RoPE embeddings allows processing of entire codebases or documents in single inference pass without external retrieval or context management overhead, differentiating from smaller-window models that require RAG or summarization pipelines
vs alternatives: Larger context window than GPT-3.5 (4K) and comparable to GPT-4 Turbo (128K) but at significantly lower cost per token, making it suitable for cost-sensitive document-heavy applications
Qwen-Plus generates text across 29+ languages with optimized inference speed through a 32B parameter architecture that balances model capacity against latency. The model uses grouped-query attention (GQA) to reduce memory bandwidth during decoding, enabling faster token generation while maintaining multilingual coherence through shared embedding spaces trained on diverse language corpora.
Unique: Grouped-query attention (GQA) architecture reduces KV cache memory footprint during decoding, enabling faster token generation per second compared to full multi-head attention while maintaining multilingual fluency across 29+ languages in a single model
vs alternatives: Faster inference than GPT-4 and comparable speed to Claude 3 Haiku while supporting more languages natively, making it ideal for latency-sensitive multilingual applications where cost-per-token matters
Qwen-Plus is accessed via OpenRouter's per-token billing model, where costs scale directly with input and output token consumption. The model is deployed on shared infrastructure with dynamic routing, meaning inference latency and availability depend on OpenRouter's load balancing and regional availability rather than dedicated capacity, making it suitable for variable-load applications.
Unique: Accessed exclusively through OpenRouter's unified API with transparent per-token pricing and no vendor lock-in; developers can swap to alternative models (Claude, GPT, Llama) with single-line code changes, enabling cost arbitrage and model comparison without infrastructure changes
vs alternatives: Lower per-token cost than OpenAI's GPT-4 and comparable to Claude 3 Haiku, but with the flexibility of OpenRouter's multi-model routing, allowing dynamic model selection based on cost-quality tradeoffs at runtime
Qwen-Plus is trained on instruction-following datasets and responds to structured prompts with high fidelity, enabling zero-shot task execution across code generation, summarization, translation, and analysis without fine-tuning. The model uses a decoder-only transformer architecture with instruction-tuning applied post-training, allowing it to interpret complex multi-step prompts and follow formatting constraints specified in natural language.
Unique: Instruction-tuned decoder-only architecture enables high-fidelity zero-shot task execution across diverse domains without fine-tuning, using post-training alignment rather than task-specific model variants, allowing single-model deployment for multi-task systems
vs alternatives: More flexible than task-specific models (e.g., code-only or translation-only) and requires less prompt engineering than base models, positioning it as a middle ground between general-purpose and specialized models for teams needing multi-task capability
Qwen-Plus generates code across multiple programming languages (Python, JavaScript, Java, C++, Go, Rust, etc.) and can solve technical problems through step-by-step reasoning. The model is trained on code-heavy datasets and uses instruction-tuning to follow coding conventions, generate syntactically correct snippets, and explain logic, though it lacks real-time compilation or execution feedback and may produce subtle bugs in complex algorithms.
Unique: Instruction-tuned on diverse code datasets with support for 20+ languages and ability to generate both code and explanations in single response, leveraging 131K context window to handle multi-file code analysis and refactoring tasks without external retrieval
vs alternatives: Broader language support and longer context window than GitHub Copilot (which focuses on Python/JavaScript), and lower cost than GPT-4 Code Interpreter, but without execution environment or real-time feedback
Qwen-Plus maintains conversation state across multiple turns by accepting full message history in each API request, allowing the model to reference previous exchanges and build on prior context. The model uses standard transformer attention mechanisms to weight recent and relevant messages, but requires the client to manage conversation history explicitly (no server-side session storage), meaning all prior messages must be re-sent with each request.
Unique: Stateless multi-turn conversation via explicit message history in each request (OpenAI-compatible chat API format) allows flexible conversation persistence strategies without vendor lock-in, enabling developers to store history in any backend (database, vector store, file system)
vs alternatives: More flexible than proprietary chat APIs with server-side session management (e.g., some closed-source models) because conversation history is portable and can be analyzed, branched, or replayed; lower cost than models charging per-session fees
Qwen-Plus uses transformer-based attention mechanisms to understand semantic relationships between concepts and can perform multi-step reasoning on complex queries, such as answering questions that require combining information from multiple parts of a document or inferring implicit relationships. The model's 32B parameter capacity provides reasonable reasoning ability for most common tasks, though it may struggle with very abstract reasoning or problems requiring deep mathematical proofs.
Unique: Transformer attention mechanisms enable semantic relationship understanding across long contexts (131K tokens), allowing reasoning over entire documents without external retrieval, though reasoning depth is constrained by 32B parameter capacity compared to larger models
vs alternatives: Better semantic understanding than smaller models (7B) and lower cost than larger reasoning models (70B+), making it suitable for applications requiring moderate reasoning depth with cost constraints; less capable than GPT-4 for abstract reasoning but faster and cheaper
GLM-4.5 uses a Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) architecture to dynamically route tokens through specialized expert networks based on input characteristics, enabling efficient processing of 128k-token contexts without proportional latency increases. The MoE design allows selective expert activation per token, reducing computational overhead while maintaining reasoning depth across extended conversations and multi-document analysis tasks typical of agent-based workflows.
Unique: Mixture-of-Experts routing specifically tuned for agent workloads rather than generic dense models; expert activation patterns are optimized for tool-use sequences and multi-step reasoning rather than general language tasks
vs alternatives: Outperforms dense models like GPT-4 Turbo on agent tasks within 128k context by routing computational budget to relevant experts, reducing latency and cost vs. models that process all tokens through identical layers
GLM-4.5 implements native function calling through a schema-based registry where tools are defined as JSON schemas with parameter constraints, type validation, and description metadata. The model learns to emit structured tool invocations that map directly to function signatures, enabling deterministic tool orchestration without post-processing or regex parsing. Integration with OpenRouter's API exposes this via standard function-calling parameters compatible with OpenAI's format.
Unique: Schema-based function calling is trained directly into the model weights rather than implemented as post-hoc decoding constraints, allowing the model to learn semantic relationships between tool purposes and input context during training
vs alternatives: More reliable than constraint-based function calling (e.g., Guidance, LMQL) because tool selection is learned rather than enforced, reducing parsing failures and enabling the model to reason about tool applicability
Z.ai: GLM 4.5 scores higher at 24/100 vs Qwen: Qwen-Plus at 22/100.
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GLM-4.5 can be used for batch inference through OpenRouter's API, enabling cost-optimized processing of large numbers of requests. Batch processing typically offers reduced pricing compared to real-time API calls and is suitable for non-urgent inference tasks. The model can process batches of prompts efficiently, with results returned after processing completes. This is valuable for agents running scheduled tasks or processing large datasets.
Unique: Batch processing is offered through OpenRouter's unified API rather than a separate batch service, enabling seamless switching between real-time and batch modes with the same client code
vs alternatives: More cost-effective than real-time API for high-volume inference; simpler than managing separate batch infrastructure because OpenRouter handles queuing and result delivery
GLM-4.5 maintains coherent conversation state across turns by encoding prior messages into a compressed representation that persists within the 128k context window. The model uses attention mechanisms to selectively retrieve relevant prior context, enabling agents to reference earlier decisions, tool results, and user preferences without explicit memory management. This is particularly effective for agent workflows where state accumulation (e.g., task progress, discovered facts) must inform subsequent actions.
Unique: Implicit memory management through attention-based context selection rather than explicit memory modules; the model learns which prior turns are relevant without separate retrieval or summarization steps
vs alternatives: More efficient than explicit memory systems (e.g., LangChain's ConversationBufferMemory) because attention is computed once during inference rather than requiring separate retrieval and summarization passes
GLM-4.5 generates code across 40+ programming languages by leveraging training data that includes diverse codebases and syntax patterns. The model understands language-specific idioms, library conventions, and structural patterns (e.g., async/await in JavaScript, type hints in Python, generics in Java) without explicit language-specific modules. Generation is context-aware, respecting indentation, existing code style, and project conventions when completing or extending code snippets.
Unique: Language-agnostic code generation trained on diverse codebases rather than language-specific fine-tuning; the model generalizes syntax patterns across languages, enabling reasonable code generation even for less common languages
vs alternatives: Broader language coverage than specialized models like Codex (which emphasizes Python/JavaScript) but lower quality on niche languages compared to language-specific models; better for polyglot teams than single-language specialists
GLM-4.5 is trained on extensive technical documentation, API references, and code examples, enabling it to understand and reason about complex technical concepts, library APIs, and system architectures. The model can parse API schemas (OpenAPI, GraphQL, Protocol Buffers), understand parameter constraints and type systems, and generate code that correctly uses APIs based on documentation. This is particularly valuable for agent workflows that must interact with external systems.
Unique: Semantic understanding of API schemas and documentation is learned from training data rather than implemented as a separate schema parser; the model reasons about API semantics holistically
vs alternatives: More flexible than code-generation-only models because it understands API semantics and can reason about correctness; better than generic LLMs for technical tasks because training includes extensive API documentation
GLM-4.5 can generate responses that explicitly show reasoning steps, enabling transparency into how conclusions were reached. When prompted with chain-of-thought patterns, the model generates intermediate reasoning steps before final answers, making it suitable for applications requiring explainability or verification. This is implemented through training on reasoning-annotated data and prompt patterns that encourage step-by-step decomposition.
Unique: Chain-of-thought reasoning is trained directly into the model rather than implemented as a decoding strategy; the model learns to generate reasoning steps as part of its core training objective
vs alternatives: More natural and coherent reasoning steps than prompt-injection approaches (e.g., appending 'think step by step') because reasoning is learned as a first-class capability
GLM-4.5 supports multiple languages (Chinese, English, and others) with training that enables cross-lingual reasoning — understanding concepts expressed in one language and reasoning about them in another. The model can translate, summarize, and reason across languages without language-specific degradation. This is particularly valuable for global applications and agents that must operate in multilingual environments.
Unique: Cross-lingual reasoning is learned from multilingual training data rather than implemented as separate language-specific models; the model develops a shared representation across languages
vs alternatives: More efficient than maintaining separate models per language because a single model handles all languages; better for cross-lingual reasoning than language-specific models because the shared representation enables concept transfer
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