GLM-5.3 Flash (reka-ai) vs Seed 1.6 Flash (250715) (ByteDance)
Seed 1.6 Flash (250715) (ByteDance) is cheaper on output tokens, while GLM-5.3 Flash (reka-ai) offers a larger context window. Choose GLM-5.3 Flash (reka-ai) or Seed 1.6 Flash (250715) (ByteDance) based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | GLM-5.3 Flash (reka-ai) | Seed 1.6 Flash (250715) (ByteDance) |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | LLM Gateway | LLM Gateway |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.15 | $0.07 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.50 | $0.30 |
| Context window | 262K | 256K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | No |
| Released | Aug 2026 | Jul 2025 |
FAQ
Is GLM-5.3 Flash (reka-ai) or Seed 1.6 Flash (250715) (ByteDance) cheaper?
Seed 1.6 Flash (250715) (ByteDance) is cheaper on output tokens ($0.30 vs $0.50 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, GLM-5.3 Flash (reka-ai) or Seed 1.6 Flash (250715) (ByteDance)?
GLM-5.3 Flash (reka-ai) has the larger context window (262K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.