PaddleOCR-VL vs GLM-5
PaddleOCR-VL is cheaper on output tokens, while GLM-5 offers a larger context window. Choose PaddleOCR-VL or GLM-5 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | PaddleOCR-VL | GLM-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | NovitaAI | NovitaAI |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.02 | $1.00 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.02 | $3.20 |
| Context window | 16K | 203K |
| Parameters | — | 744B |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Oct 2025 | Feb 2026 |
FAQ
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.