GLM 4.7 vs MiniMax M2.7
Pricing, context window and real answers (August 2026)
GLM 4.7 (Z.ai) and MiniMax M2.7 (MiniMax), 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 |  MiniMax M2.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Z.ai | MiniMax |
| Input (per 1M tokens) | ¥107.22 | ¥53.61 |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | ¥393.14 | ¥214.44 |
| Typical cost (1,000 in + 500 out tokens × 1,000 calls) | ¥304 | ¥161 |
| Context window | 202,752 tokens | 204,800 tokens |
| Release date | 12/22/2025 | 3/18/2026 |
| Input modalities | text | text |
| Arena · overall | #79 · ELO 1,442 | #121 · ELO 1,417 |
| Arena · Japanese | Unranked | #166 · ELO 1,278 |
| Arena · coding | #87 · ELO 1,485 | #94 · ELO 1,481 |
Prices are FastMetal's yen rates before tax. Arena ranks are as of the latest leaderboard scrape.
Which should you pick?
- On price, MiniMax M2.7: ¥214.44 per 1M output tokens, 45% less than GLM 4.7.
- On the Overall arena board, GLM 4.7 ranks higher (#79; MiniMax M2.7 is #121).
- On the Coding arena board, GLM 4.7 ranks higher (#87; MiniMax M2.7 is #94).
- For long documents, MiniMax M2.7: a 204,800-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
MiniMax M2.7
**Step‑by‑step counting**
1. Write the word **strawberry** as a sequence of its letters:
`s‑t‑r‑a‑w‑b‑e‑r‑r‑y`
2. Go through each letter and check whether it is the letter **r** (case‑insensitive).
| Position | Letter | Is it “r”? |
|----------|--------|------------|
| 1 | s | No |
| 2 | t | No |
| 3 | **r** | Yes → count = 1 |
| 4 | a | No |
| 5 | w | No |
| 6 | b | No |
| 7 | e | No |
| 8 | **r** | Yes → count = 2 |
| 9 | **r** | Yes → count = 3 |
| 10 | y | No |
3. After checking all ten positions, the total number of times the letter **…
11.1s475 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
MiniMax M2.7
# Fixing the "Cannot read properties of undefined" Error
## The Problem
The error occurs because `users` is `undefined` when the component renders. The `.map()` method can't be called on `undefined`.
This typically happens when:
- The parent component doesn't pass the `users` prop
- The data is still loading/fetching
- The initial state is `undefined` instead of an empty array
---
## Solutions
### 1. Add a Default Parameter (Recommended)
```javascript
function UserList({ users = [] }) {
return (
<ul>
{users.map(user => <li key={user.id}>{user.name}</li>)}
</ul>
);
}
```
### 2. Use Optional Chaining
```javascript
function UserList({ users }) {
return (
<ul>…
14.2s695 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
MiniMax M2.7
# Code Review: `get_data` Function
## Issues Identified
### 1. **Critical Issues**
```python
# ❌ Bare except clause - catches everything including KeyboardInterrupt
except:
time.sleep(2)
```
```python
# ❌ Comparing to True - redundant comparison
if item["active"] == True:
```
```python
# ❌ No JSON error handling - r.json() can raise ValueError
data = r.json()
```
### 2. **Code Quality Issues**
| Issue | Location | Problem |
|-------|----------|---------|
| Imports inside function | Line 2-3 | Should be at module level |
| Magic numbers | `timeout=10`, `sleep(2)` | Not descriptive |
| No docstring | Function | No documentation |
| No type hints | Function signature | Missing type safet…
31.7s1690 output tokens
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper, GLM 4.7 or MiniMax M2.7?
- Per 1M output tokens, GLM 4.7 is ¥393.14 and MiniMax M2.7 is ¥214.44 on FastMetal (yen, before tax), so MiniMax M2.7 is cheaper.
- How do the context windows of GLM 4.7 and MiniMax M2.7 compare?
- GLM 4.7 takes 202,752 tokens; MiniMax M2.7 takes 204,800.
- Which ranks higher, GLM 4.7 or MiniMax M2.7?
- GLM 4.7 ranks higher on the public arena (GLM 4.7 #79, MiniMax M2.7 #166). Ranks move as the leaderboard updates.
- Can I use GLM 4.7 and MiniMax M2.7 with the same API key?
- Yes. On FastMetal's OpenAI-compatible endpoint, switch by passing "glm-4.7" or "minimax-m2.7" 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 MiniMax M2.7 from the browser chat and the API. No monthly fee.