GLM 4.7 vs GPT-4.1 Nano
Pricing, context window and real answers (September 2026)
GLM 4.7 (Z.ai) and GPT-4.1 Nano (OpenAI), compared as you can actually call them on FastMetal. Both are served from the same OpenAI-compatible endpoint and API key; switching is a change to the model string.
Specs and pricing
 GLM 4.7 |  GPT-4.1 Nano | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Z.ai | OpenAI |
| Input (per 1M tokens) | ¥107.22 | ¥17.87 |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | ¥393.14 | ¥71.48 |
| Typical cost (1,000 in + 500 out tokens × 1,000 calls) | ¥304 | ¥54 |
| Context window | 202,752 tokens | 1,047,576 tokens |
| Release date | 12/22/2025 | 4/14/2025 |
| Input modalities | text | image, text, file |
| Throughput (p50) | — | — |
| Arena · overall | #83 · ELO 1,442 | #243 · ELO 1,322 |
| Arena · Japanese | Unranked | #195 · ELO 1,234 |
| Arena · coding | #91 · ELO 1,485 | #226 · ELO 1,374 |
Prices are FastMetal's yen rates before tax. Arena ranks are as of the latest leaderboard scrape.
Which should you pick?
- On price, GPT-4.1 Nano: ¥71.48 per 1M output tokens, 82% less than GLM 4.7.
- On the Overall arena board, GLM 4.7 ranks higher (#83; GPT-4.1 Nano is #243).
- On the Coding arena board, GLM 4.7 ranks higher (#91; GPT-4.1 Nano is #226).
- For long documents, GPT-4.1 Nano: a 1,047,576-token context window against 202,752 for GLM 4.7.
- If in doubt, try both on the same key. Switching is a change to the model string, and each is billed at its own rate.
Real answers to the same prompts
Exactly what the FastMetal gateway returned, side by side. Not benchmark scores: actual output.
Count the number of 'r's in 'strawberry'
Count the number of 'r's in 'strawberry'. Explain your reasoning step by step.
GLM 4.7
There are **3** "r"s in "strawberry".
Here is the step-by-step reasoning:
1. **Break down the word into individual letters:**
s - t - r - a - w - b - e - r - r - y
2. **Identify the position of each 'r':**
* The 3rd letter is **r**.
* The 8th letter is **r**.
* The 9th letter is **r**.
3. **Count the total occurrences:**
1 + 1 + 1 = 3.
23.3s685 output tokens
GPT-4.1 Nano
Let's analyze the word "strawberry" step by step to count the number of 'r's.
1. Write down the word: **strawberry**
2. Examine each letter one by one:
- s: no
- t: no
- r: yes (first 'r')
- a: no
- w: no
- b: no
- e: no
- r: yes (second 'r')
- r: yes (third 'r')
- y: no
3. Counting the 'r's found:
- First 'r' (at position 3)
- Second 'r' (at position 8)
- Third 'r' (at position 9)
So, there are **3** 'r's in "strawberry."
**Final answer: 3**
2.0s183 output tokens
Debug This Error
I'm getting the following error in my Node.js application: TypeError: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'map') at UserList (/app/components/UserList.js:12:25) at renderWithHooks (/app/node_modules/rea…
GLM 4.7
### The Cause
The error `TypeError: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'map')` means that the variable `users` is `undefined` when the component tries to render.
In React, this typically happens for one of two reasons:
1. The **Parent Component** is not passing the `users` prop to `UserList`.
2. The **Parent Component** passed the prop, but the data hasn't loaded yet (e.g., an API call is still pending), so the value is initially `undefined`.
Since `undefined` does not have a `.map()` method, the application crashes.
---
### How to Fix It
There are two main ways to fix this: handling it inside the `UserList` component (defensive coding) or fixing the parent component passing…
42.0s1384 output tokens
GPT-4.1 Nano
The error:
```
TypeError: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'map')
```
indicates that `users` is `undefined` at the time your `UserList` component is rendering, and you're trying to call `map` on it.
### Why is this happening?
In React, if a prop (`users` in this case) is not provided or is undefined, trying to do `users.map(...)` causes this error. This can happen if:
- The parent component does not pass `users`.
- `users` might be `null` or `undefined` initially, especially if data fetching is involved.
### How to fix it
**Option 1: Provide a default value for `users`**
Ensure that `users` defaults to an empty array if it is not provided:
```jsx
function UserList({ users…
4.3s514 output tokens
Code Review
Please review the following Python function and suggest improvements for readability, performance, and best practices: def get_data(url, retries=3): import requests import time for i in range(retries):…
GLM 4.7
Here is a review of your function with suggestions for improving readability, performance, and best practices, followed by a refactored version of the code.
### Code Review
1. **Import Placement:** You import `requests` and `time` inside the function. Imports should generally be placed at the top of the file so they are loaded once when the module starts, rather than every time the function is called.
2. **Bare `except:`:** You used `except:` without specifying an exception type. This is dangerous because it catches *everything*, including `KeyboardInterrupt` (Ctrl+C) and `SystemExit`, preventing your program from terminating when needed. You should specifically catch `requests.exception…
24.5s2951 output tokens
GPT-4.1 Nano
Here's a review and an improved version of your function:
### Key improvements:
1. **Move imports to the top**: Imports should generally be at the top of the file, not inside functions.
2. **Specify exception types**: Catch specific exceptions rather than a generic `except`.
3. **Use context managers if needed**: Not necessary here, but good to consider.
4. **Avoid repeated code**: The sleep statement is the same whether there is a request exception or a non-200 status.
5. **Simplify filtering**: Use list comprehensions for clarity.
6. **Improve variable names**: For readability.
7. **Add optional headers or parameters** if needed (not required here).
8. **Optional:** Add more descriptive e…
3.4s391 output tokens
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper, GLM 4.7 or GPT-4.1 Nano?
- Per 1M output tokens, GLM 4.7 is ¥393.14 and GPT-4.1 Nano is ¥71.48 on FastMetal (yen, before tax), so GPT-4.1 Nano is cheaper.
- How do the context windows of GLM 4.7 and GPT-4.1 Nano compare?
- GLM 4.7 takes 202,752 tokens; GPT-4.1 Nano takes 1,047,576.
- Which ranks higher, GLM 4.7 or GPT-4.1 Nano?
- GLM 4.7 ranks higher on the public arena (GLM 4.7 #83, GPT-4.1 Nano #195). Ranks move as the leaderboard updates.
- Can I use GLM 4.7 and GPT-4.1 Nano with the same API key?
- Yes. On FastMetal's OpenAI-compatible endpoint, switch by passing "glm-4.7" or "gpt-4.1-nano" as the model. Each is billed at its own rate from the same prepaid balance.
Try both on one API key
Create an account and add credit to call GLM 4.7 and GPT-4.1 Nano from the browser chat and the API. No monthly fee.