Model comparison

GLM 5.1 vs MiMo-V2.5-Pro

Pricing, context window and real answers (August 2026)

GLM 5.1 (Z.ai) and MiMo-V2.5-Pro (Xiaomi), 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

z-ai logoGLM 5.1MiMo-V2.5-Pro
ProviderZ.aiXiaomi
Input (per 1M tokens)¥250.18¥77.73
Output (per 1M tokens)¥786.28¥155.47
Typical cost (1,000 in + 500 out tokens × 1,000 calls)¥643¥155
Context window204,800 tokens1,050,000 tokens
Release date4/7/20264/22/2026
Input modalitiestexttext
Arena · overall#41 · ELO 1,466#40 · ELO 1,468
Arena · Japanese#49 · ELO 1,430#61 · ELO 1,418
Arena · coding#36 · ELO 1,514#27 · ELO 1,520

Prices are FastMetal's yen rates before tax. Arena ranks are as of the latest leaderboard scrape.

Which should you pick?

  • On price, MiMo-V2.5-Pro: ¥155.47 per 1M output tokens, 80% less than GLM 5.1.
  • On the Overall arena board, MiMo-V2.5-Pro ranks higher (#40; GLM 5.1 is #41).
  • On the Japanese arena board, GLM 5.1 ranks higher (#49; MiMo-V2.5-Pro is #61).
  • On the Coding arena board, MiMo-V2.5-Pro ranks higher (#27; GLM 5.1 is #36).
  • For long documents, MiMo-V2.5-Pro: a 1,050,000-token context window against 204,800 for GLM 5.1.
  • 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 5.1

There are **3** 'r's in the word "strawberry". Here is the step-by-step reasoning: 1. Let's break down the word "strawberry" letter by letter: s - t - r - a - w - b - e - r - r - y 2. Now, let's check each letter one by one to see if it is an 'r': - **s**: not an 'r' - **t**: not an 'r' - **r**: this is the 1st 'r' - **a**: not an 'r' - **w**: not an 'r' - **b**: not an 'r' - **e**: not an 'r' - **r**: this is the 2nd 'r' - **r**: this is the 3rd 'r' - **y**: not an 'r' 3. Counting them up, there are three 'r's in total (in the 3rd, 8th, and 9th positions).
7.3s565 output tokens

MiMo-V2.5-Pro

## Counting the r's in "strawberry" Let me go through each letter one by one: | Position | Letter | Is it 'r'? | |----------|--------|------------| | 1 | s | No | | 2 | t | No | | 3 | **r** | ✅ Yes (#1) | | 4 | a | No | | 5 | w | No | | 6 | b | No | | 7 | e | No | | 8 | **r** | ✅ Yes (#2) | | 9 | **r** | ✅ Yes (#3) | | 10 | y | No | **There are 3 r's in "strawberry."** The word breaks down as **straw·ber·ry**, and the r's appear at the end of "staw" and then twice in the double-r of "rry."
8.3s313 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 5.1

### What is causing the error? The error `TypeError: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'map')` means you are trying to call the `.map()` method on a variable that is `undefined`. In your code, the variable is `users`. When the `UserList` component renders, the `users` prop is `undefined`, so `undefined.map()` throws an error. ### Why is `users` undefined? This usually happens for one of two reasons: 1. **You forgot to pass the prop:** The parent component rendering `<UserList />` is not passing the `users` attribute (e.g., `<UserList />` instead of `<UserList users={myUsers} />`). 2. **Async Data Fetching:** You are fetching the users from an API. On the initial render, befor…
45.0s1680 output tokens

MiMo-V2.5-Pro

# Fixing `Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'map')` ## The Problem The error means `users` is `undefined` when the component first renders. This typically happens when: 1. **The parent component hasn't passed the `users` prop** 2. **The data is being fetched asynchronously and isn't available yet** 3. **The prop name is misspelled in the parent** For example, the parent might be rendering it like this: ```jsx // ❌ No users prop passed — `users` will be undefined <UserList /> ``` ## Solutions ### 1. Add a Default Prop Value (Simple Fix) ```jsx function UserList({ users = [] }) { return ( <ul> {users.map(user => <li key={user.id}>{user.name}</li>)} </ul> ); }…
14.4s680 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 5.1

Here is a review of your function, broken down by areas for improvement, followed by a refactored version of the code. ### Key Areas for Improvement 1. **Imports Inside the Function:** Placing `import` statements inside a function is generally discouraged in Python. It slows down the function execution every time it is called, and it violates PEP 8 (the Python style guide). Imports should always be at the top of the module. 2. **Bare `except` Clause:** Using a bare `except:` catches *everything*, including `KeyboardInterrupt` and `SystemExit`, which makes it hard to terminate a hanging program. You should catch specific exceptions (like `requests.exceptions.RequestException`). 3. *…
70.3s2854 output tokens

MiMo-V2.5-Pro

# Code Review: `get_data` Function ## Issues Identified ``` ┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ ISSUE SEVERITY MAP │ ├──────────────────┬────────────┬──────────────────────────────┤ │ Issue │ Severity │ Category │ ├──────────────────┼────────────┼──────────────────────────────┤ │ Bare except │ 🔴 High │ Error Handling / Best Prac. │ │ Silent failures │ 🔴 High │ Debuggability │ │ == True check │ 🟡 Medium │ Readability / PEP 8 │ │ Inline imports │ 🟡 Medium │ Best Practice │ │ No type hints │ 🟡 Medium │ Best Practice…
10.4s1572 output tokens

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, GLM 5.1 or MiMo-V2.5-Pro?
Per 1M output tokens, GLM 5.1 is ¥786.28 and MiMo-V2.5-Pro is ¥155.47 on FastMetal (yen, before tax), so MiMo-V2.5-Pro is cheaper.
How do the context windows of GLM 5.1 and MiMo-V2.5-Pro compare?
GLM 5.1 takes 204,800 tokens; MiMo-V2.5-Pro takes 1,050,000.
Which ranks higher, GLM 5.1 or MiMo-V2.5-Pro?
GLM 5.1 ranks higher on the public arena (GLM 5.1 #49, MiMo-V2.5-Pro #61). Ranks move as the leaderboard updates.
Can I use GLM 5.1 and MiMo-V2.5-Pro with the same API key?
Yes. On FastMetal's OpenAI-compatible endpoint, switch by passing "glm-5.1" or "mimo-v2.5-pro" 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 5.1 and MiMo-V2.5-Pro from the browser chat and the API. No monthly fee.

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