--- title: "glm-5.2-maas - Model Details & Comparison" description: "glm-5.2-maas from Google Vertex AI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/glm-5.2-maas" markdown: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/glm-5.2-maas.md" --- # glm-5.2-maas - Model Details & Comparison > glm-5.2-maas from Google Vertex AI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models. ## Important Links - [View MCP Gateway](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/resources/mcp-gateway.md) - [Features](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/#features) - [Enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise) - [Pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing) - [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Book a Demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo) ## About glm-5.2-maas glm-5.2-maas is a chat model from Vertex AI, one of 112 chat models they offer. It is priced at $1.40 per 1M input tokens and $4.40 per 1M output tokens, ranking 2515 out of 3505 chat models by cost and cheaper than 28% of models in this category. glm-5.2-maas supports function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,000K-token context window is in the top 24% among chat models. ## Specifications - **Google Vertex AI Provider.** - **Chat Mode.** - **1,000,000 Max Input Tokens.** - **64,000 Max Output Tokens.** - **64,000 Max Tokens.** - **$1.40 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$4.40 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities glm-5.2-maas supports: Function Calling, Reasoning, Prompt Caching, Response Schema, Tool Choice. ## glm-5.2-maas Pricing Overview At $1.40 per 1M input tokens and $4.40 per 1M output tokens, glm-5.2-maas ranks 2515 out of 3505 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.59 for chat models, and is cheaper than 28% of models in this category. glm-5.2-maas is one of 112 Vertex AI chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,000K-token context window places it in the top 24% of chat models. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to glm-5.2-maas with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | gpt-5-2025-08-07 | Azure | $1.38 | $11.00 | | gpt-5.1 | Azure | $1.38 | $11.00 | | gpt-5.1-2025-11-13 | Azure | $1.25 | $10.00 | | gpt-5 | Azure | $1.25 | $10.00 | | gpt-5.2 | Azure | $1.75 | $14.00 | - [Compare gpt-5-2025-08-07](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5-2025-08-07.md) - [Compare gpt-5.1](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.1.md) - [Compare gpt-5.1-2025-11-13](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.1-2025-11-13.md) - [Compare gpt-5](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.md) - [Compare gpt-5.2](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.2.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate glm-5.2-maas costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai/model/glm-5.2-maas.md) - [All Vertex AI pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai.md) ## FAQ ### Is glm-5.2-maas cheaper than gpt-5-2025-08-07? No. glm-5.2-maas costs $1.40 per 1M input tokens while gpt-5-2025-08-07 costs $1.38 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-5-2025-08-07 2% more affordable for input. However, glm-5.2-maas may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does glm-5.2-maas pricing compare to the average chat model? glm-5.2-maas input pricing is $1.40 per 1M tokens, which is 137% above the median of $0.59 for chat models. It ranks 2515 out of 3505 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 28% of models in this category. For output, it costs $4.40 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.70. ### What makes glm-5.2-maas different from other Vertex AI models? Among Vertex AI's 112 chat models, glm-5.2-maas ranks 66 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to glm-5.2-maas? The most comparable chat models to glm-5.2-maas are: gpt-5-2025-08-07 from Azure ($1.38/1M input tokens); gpt-5.1 from Azure ($1.38/1M input tokens); gpt-5.1-2025-11-13 from Azure ($1.25/1M input tokens); gpt-5 from Azure ($1.25/1M 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 glm-5.2-maas's context window? glm-5.2-maas supports up to 1,000,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 24% of chat models by context window size (rank 779 of 3470). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories. ### How do I calculate glm-5.2-maas costs? glm-5.2-maas 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 $1.40 and generating 1M output tokens costs $4.40. ## Related Resources - [Google Vertex AI models](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/provider/vertex_ai.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) --- *This is a markdown version of [https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/glm-5.2-maas](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/glm-5.2-maas) for AI/LLM consumption.*