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title: "FW-GLM-5.2-Fast - Model Details & Comparison"
description: "FW-GLM-5.2-Fast from Azure: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models."
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# FW-GLM-5.2-Fast - Model Details & Comparison

> FW-GLM-5.2-Fast from Azure: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About FW-GLM-5.2-Fast

FW-GLM-5.2-Fast is a chat model from Azure, one of 222 chat models they offer. It is priced at $2.10 per 1M input tokens and $6.60 per 1M output tokens, ranking 2354 out of 2924 chat models by cost and cheaper than 19% of models in this category. FW-GLM-5.2-Fast supports function calling, reasoning, prompt caching. Its 1,049K-token context window is in the top 8% among chat models.

## Specifications

- **Azure Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **1,048,576 Max Input Tokens.**
- **131,072 Max Output Tokens.**
- **131,072 Max Tokens.**
- **$2.10 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$6.60 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

FW-GLM-5.2-Fast supports: Function Calling, Reasoning, Prompt Caching, Tool Choice.

## FW-GLM-5.2-Fast Pricing Overview

At $2.10 per 1M input tokens and $6.60 per 1M output tokens, FW-GLM-5.2-Fast ranks 2354 out of 2924 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.55 for chat models, and is cheaper than 19% of models in this category.

FW-GLM-5.2-Fast is one of 222 Azure chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning, prompt caching. its 1,049K-token context window places it in the top 8% of chat models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to FW-GLM-5.2-Fast with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $2.19 | $17.50 |
| apac.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $2.19 | $17.50 |
| eu.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $2.19 | $17.50 |
| us.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $2.19 | $17.50 |
| anthropic.claude-sonnet-5 | AWS Bedrock | $2.00 | $10.00 |

- [Compare amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1-0.md)
- [Compare apac.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/apac.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1-0.md)
- [Compare eu.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/eu.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1-0.md)
- [Compare us.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/us.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1-0.md)
- [Compare anthropic.claude-sonnet-5](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/anthropic.claude-sonnet-5.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate FW-GLM-5.2-Fast costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/azure/model/fw-glm-5.2-fast.md)
- [Check Azure AI status](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/provider-status/azure.md)
- [All Azure pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/azure.md)

## FAQ

### Is FW-GLM-5.2-Fast cheaper than amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0?

Yes. FW-GLM-5.2-Fast costs $2.10 per 1M input tokens compared to amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0's $2.19 per 1M input tokens, making it 4% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output.

### How does FW-GLM-5.2-Fast pricing compare to the average chat model?

FW-GLM-5.2-Fast input pricing is $2.10 per 1M tokens, which is 282% above the median of $0.55 for chat models. It ranks 2354 out of 2924 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 19% of models in this category. For output, it costs $6.60 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.

### What makes FW-GLM-5.2-Fast different from other Azure models?

Among Azure's 222 chat models, FW-GLM-5.2-Fast ranks 141 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to FW-GLM-5.2-Fast?

The most comparable chat models to FW-GLM-5.2-Fast are: amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($2.19/1M input tokens); apac.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($2.19/1M input tokens); eu.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($2.19/1M input tokens); us.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($2.19/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

### How large is FW-GLM-5.2-Fast's context window?

FW-GLM-5.2-Fast supports up to 1,048,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 8% of chat models by context window size (rank 70 of 2895). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

### How do I check if Azure AI is down?

You can monitor Azure AI service health in real time on the Bifrost Azure AI Status page. It tracks current component status, active incidents, and historical reliability data pulled from the official status page every 60 seconds.

### How do I calculate FW-GLM-5.2-Fast costs?

FW-GLM-5.2-Fast is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $2.10 and generating 1M output tokens costs $6.60.

## Related Resources

- [Azure models](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/provider/azure.md)
- [Model library](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library.md)
- [LLM cost calculator](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md)
- [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai)
- [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost)
- [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing)
- [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise)
- [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo)
- [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/resources.md)

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