diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 400a33d..bb8b243 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -94,29 +94,28 @@ GLM-4.7 is the latest iteration of the General Language Model (GLM) series devel --- -## πŸ“ˆ Why This Matters for the Future of DevOps +## πŸ“ˆ The ROI Shift & Competitive Landscape -For CTOs and engineering managers, the calculation is changing. The "value add" of a $200 tool is no longer just about ability, but about **ROI**. +The "value add" of an AI coding tool is no longer just about its ability to generate code, but about its **ROI**. With the entry of GLM-4.7 into global marketplaces like **OpenRouter**, the pricing floor has been permanently lowered. -If a $3 model can perform 90% of the tasks that a $200 model can, the justification for high-cost enterprise licenses evaporates. This pressure will likely force Western competitors to lower prices or significantly boost their feature sets to maintain market share. +### οΏ½ OpenRouter Pricing Comparison (USD per 1M Tokens) +*Current market rates via [OpenRouter.ai](https://openrouter.ai/models) as of late 2024/early 2025.* -### πŸ”„ The ROI Shift & Competitive Landscape -In 2025, the choice isn't just between "expensive" and "cheap"β€”it's about choosing the right tool for the job. +| Model Name | Input Price | Output Price | Context | Provider | +| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | +| **GLM-4.7 (Zhipu)** | **$0.10** | **$0.10** | 128K+ | Z.AI via OpenRouter | +| **DeepSeek V3.2** | $0.22 | $0.32 | 163K | DeepSeek | +| **Qwen 2.5 Coder 32B** | $0.03 | $0.11 | 32K | Alibaba | +| **Claude Sonnet 4.5** | $3.00 | $15.00 | 200K | Anthropic | +| **Claude Opus 4.5** | $15.00 | $75.00 | 200K | Anthropic | +| **GPT-4o (Omni)** | $2.50 | $10.00 | 128K | OpenAI | +| **GPT-5.1 (Early Access)**| $5.00 | $15.00 | 400K+ | OpenAI | -| Model Family | Strength | Cost Efficiency | Context Window | -| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | -| **GLM-4.7 (Z.AI)** | **Agentic Workflows / Multi-step Logic** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Extreme) | 200K | -| **DeepSeek-V3.2** | **Raw Mathematical Logic / Code Synthesis** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Extreme) | 128K | -| **Qwen-3 Coder** | **Multilingual Code / Local Deployment** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (High) | 128K | -| **MiniMax 2.1** | **Efficient Code Synthesis / Compact Model** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Extreme) | 128K | -| **Claude Sonnet 4.5** | **Architectural Nuance / UI/UX Design** | ⭐ (Low) | 200K+ | -| **Claude Opus 4.5** | **Peak Reasoning / Complex Logic** | ⭐ (Low) | 200K+ | - -```mermaid -pie title "Yearly Subscription Cost (USD)" - "Western Giants (Claude/GPT) : $200+" : 200 - "GLM-4.7 / DeepSeek / Qwen / MiniMax : ~$10-20" : 15 -``` +### πŸš€ Why OpenRouter is the Strategic Choice +By using GLM-4.7 via OpenRouter, developers gain: +- **No Monthly "Tax":** Pay only for what you use instead of a flat $20/month fee. +- **Aggregated Access:** Switch between GLM-4.7 for heavy reasoning and Qwen-Coder for rapid, cheap boilerplate. +- **Global Availability:** Bypasses regional restrictions, bringing SOTA Chinese intelligence to Western workflows. --- @@ -214,7 +213,8 @@ To ensure transparency and build trust, the data presented in this article is de - **τ²-Bench:** State-of-the-art evaluation for multi-step tool orchestration in real-world scenarios. - **Token Pricing:** GLM-4.7 pricing data sourced from [BuildingClub Cost Calculator](https://buildingclub.info/z-ai-glm-4-7-token-cost-calculator-and-pricing-estimator/). - **Claude 4.5 Pricing:** Anthropic official documentation for token-based pricing comparison. -- **GLM-4.7 vs MiniMax M2.1:** Real-world performance comparison insights from [YouTube: "So close to Opus at 1/10th the price (GLM-4.7 and Minimax M2.1 slowdown)"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEPLuEjVr_4). +- **GLM-4.7 vs MiniMax M2.1:** Real-world performance comparison insights from [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEPLuEjVr_4). +- **OpenRouter Model Catalog:** Real-time pricing and availability data from [OpenRouter.ai](https://openrouter.ai/models). ---