Model comparison
Compare Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent Beta and GLM-5.3 using the same provider-sourced text & reasoning rubric. No mystery score and no invented benchmark ranking.
Facts checked September 4, 2026
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One run sends your input to the model once and receives an answer. Tokens are pieces of text: input is what you send, output is the answer you receive.
Estimates exclude taxes, tools, cache storage/writes, free allowances and custom discounts. Image estimates cover output only, not prompt or reference-image charges. Quality modes differ by model. Unlisted settings are not treated as free.
| Model | Access | Estimated total (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| GLM-5.3Z.ai | Z.ai | No reviewed rate |
| Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent BetaSpaceXAI | SpaceXAI | No reviewed rate |
Quick take
A specialist Grok model that sends several AI agents to investigate a difficult question in parallel, then combines their work into one researched answer.
This is a beta product, not the newest general-purpose Grok. Its interface may change, and built-in searches or code runs can add cost beyond the headline token price.
Z.ai's open-weight long-context reasoning model for coding, tools, and agentic work across self-hosted and managed routes.
Compare the exact checkpoint and host, not just the model name. Context, maximum output, speed, price, logging, and reasoning controls can all change by route.
Compare the published facts
Values use each provider's own published units and limits. A blank means the provider did not publish a directly comparable value in the sources reviewed.
| Text & reasoning | Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent Beta | GLM-5.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Context windowMaximum combined prompt and working context documented by the provider. | 1,000,000 tokens | Up to 1.31M on OpenRouter; 1M on QwenCloud |
| Maximum outputProvider-published response limit, where available. | Not published | Up to 262,144 tokens on OpenRouter |
| Knowledge cutoffLatest reliable knowledge date explicitly published by the model provider. Search and connected tools can retrieve newer information but do not change the model's built-in cutoff. | Not published | Not published |
| Input priceCurrent standard list price per million input tokens unless noted. | $1.25 / 1M | From $1.15 / 1M on OpenRouter |
| Output priceCurrent standard list price per million output tokens unless noted. | $2.50 / 1M | From $3.50 / 1M on OpenRouter |
| InputsMedia types accepted by the listed model endpoint. | Text, image | Text |
| Tools & agentsSelected native tools and agent-building capabilities, not an exhaustive list. | 4–16 agents; functions, web/X, code, collections | Tools, structured outputs, controllable reasoning on supported routes |
How to choose
Start with the job you need to complete, then validate cost, access, and policy details on your exact provider route.
SpaceXAI says API inputs and outputs are not used for training without explicit permission. Requests are encrypted and retained for 30 days by default; team-level zero data retention is available with feature tradeoffs.
Provider and API links
Self-hosted weights keep prompts inside infrastructure you control. QwenCloud says it does not retain API inputs or outputs for training; OpenRouter and other providers apply their own route policies.
Frequently asked questions
Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent Beta: A specialist Grok model that sends several AI agents to investigate a difficult question in parallel, then combines their work into one researched answer. GLM-5.3: Z.ai's open-weight long-context reasoning model for coding, tools, and agentic work across self-hosted and managed routes.
Consider Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent Beta when your priority is Deep research with several lines of inquiry. Consider GLM-5.3 when your priority is Long-context coding agents. Test both with your own data and provider route before committing.
No. This comparison aligns provider-published facts for the Text & reasoning category. It does not claim a universal winner or combine incompatible third-party benchmark scores.
