10 Best New Models on OpenModels in 2026
OpenModels now lists 427 models across 503 live routes. We ranked 10 standout choices by use case, with GLM-5.2 leading for long-context coding.
By the OpenModels team. We built this ranking from the models and routes available in our marketplace. “Best” means best fit for a stated use case, not a universal benchmark winner.
Methodology: We reviewed 427 model cards, 503 live routes, and 15 providers in our marketplace. We compared context, modality, route availability, provider type, and price. Prices and availability can change, so verify the live model page before routing production traffic.
TL;DR: What Are the Best Models on OpenModels?
The best new model on OpenModels depends on the job. GLM-5.2 is our top coding pick because its card combines a 1M-token context window, six routes, and a direct Z.AI listing. GLM-5.1 is the stronger GLM choice for general reasoning, while DeepSeek V4 Pro, Kimi K2.7 Code, Qwen 3.5 Plus, and MiniMax M3 cover other high-value workloads.
| Rank | Model | Best for | Context | Input / output price | Why it made the list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GLM-5.2 | Long-context coding agents | 1M | $1.177 / $2.485 per 1M tokens | Six routes and a direct Z.AI listing |
| 2 | GLM-5.1 | Reasoning and agent work | 200K | $0.795 / $3.178 | Six routes and direct supply |
| 3 | DeepSeek V4 Pro | Long-context reasoning | 1M | $1.482 / $2.965 | 1M context and six routes |
| 4 | Kimi K2.7 Code | Coding throughput | 256K | $0.956 / $3.973 | Five routes; high-speed variant also listed |
| 5 | Qwen 3.5 Plus | Cost-aware reasoning | 991K | $0.347 / $2.081 | Near-1M context at a lower input rate |
| 6 | MiniMax M3 | Lower-cost reasoning | Not displayed | $0.309 / $1.236 | Four verified routes |
| 7 | Gemini 3.1 Pro | Multimodal, long-context work | 1.049M | $1.940 / $11.640 | Chat and image category support |
| 8 | Claude Sonnet 4.6 | General production tasks | 1M | $1.745 / $8.726 | Large context and familiar model family |
| 9 | GPT-5.3 Codex | Code generation | 400K | $0.256 / $2.047 | Coding-focused listing with two routes |
| 10 | GLM-4.7 Flash | High-volume budget tasks | 198K | $0.015 / $0.064 | Lowest displayed token price in this top 10 |
Data note: The table uses the default route displayed for each model. Models with multiple routes may offer additional providers and prices. Check the live model page before production use.
How We Ranked the Models
This is a use-case ranking, not a synthetic leaderboard. Each model received credit for five observable factors:
- Workload fit: whether the listing identifies coding, reasoning, image, or general chat use.
- Context capacity: how much input the displayed route can accept.
- Route resilience: more routes can give a team more supply choices.
- Supply signal: Direct or Verified routes rank above cards where provider type is not shown.
- Displayed cost: input, output, and cache prices where the source exposes them.
The source is a marketplace catalog, not a controlled quality benchmark. We therefore do not claim that a lower-ranked model produces worse answers.
1. GLM-5.2: Best New OpenModels Model for Coding Agents
GLM-5.2 takes the top spot because we offer a rare combination: 1M context, six live routes, a Direct Z.AI provider label, and a Coding category. The displayed route costs $1.177 per 1M input tokens, $2.485 per 1M output tokens, and $0.265 per 1M cached tokens.
That profile fits repository-scale coding, long issue histories, multi-file refactors, and agents that must retain tool output over many steps. The 1M window does not remove the need for context management, but it gives an agent more room before pruning becomes necessary.
Choose GLM-5.2 when: context capacity and coding specialization matter more than finding the lowest token rate.
2. GLM-5.1: Best GLM Model for General Reasoning
GLM-5.1 is the better fit when the workload is broader than code. Its card is categorized as Chat and Reasoning, with a 200K context window, six routes, and Direct supply from Z.AI. Current listed pricing is $0.795 input, $3.178 output, and $0.172 cache per 1M tokens.
Z.AI positions GLM-5.1 for English-and-Chinese coding and long-running agent work. In our marketplace, the practical advantages are direct supply, multiple routes, and a substantial context window through one OpenAI-compatible API.
Choose GLM-5.1 when: you want GLM for mixed reasoning, tool use, and coding rather than a coding-first 1M-context route.
3. DeepSeek V4 Pro: Best for 1M-Context Reasoning
DeepSeek V4 Pro pairs a 1M context window with six verified Tencent-Intl routes. Its displayed rate is $1.482 per 1M input tokens, $2.965 per 1M output tokens, and $0.107 per 1M cached tokens.
Its strongest catalog signal is route depth. Six routes do not guarantee uptime, but they give operators more choices than a single-route card.
Choose DeepSeek V4 Pro when: reasoning, long context, and route choice all matter.
4. Kimi K2.7 Code: Best for Coding Route Choice
Kimi K2.7 Code lists a 256K context window and five verified routes at $0.956 input, $3.973 output, and $0.191 cache per 1M tokens. We also list a Kimi K2.7 Code Highspeed variant with two routes.
That makes the Kimi family useful for teams that want to test a standard route against a speed-oriented option without changing marketplace credentials.
Choose Kimi K2.7 Code when: you want a coding model with several routes and an explicit high-speed alternative.
5. Qwen 3.5 Plus: Best Value for Near-1M Reasoning
Qwen 3.5 Plus shows 991K context, five verified routes, and pricing of $0.347 input, $2.081 output, and $0.032 cache per 1M tokens. Among the long-context reasoning entries in this shortlist, it has the lowest displayed input price.
Choose Qwen 3.5 Plus when: prompts are very large and input cost is a major part of the bill.
6. MiniMax M3: Best Lower-Cost Reasoning Pick
MiniMax M3 lists four verified routes at $0.309 per 1M input tokens, $1.236 per 1M output tokens, and $0.062 per 1M cached tokens. We do not currently display a context window for this route, so buyers should confirm it on the live model page before committing a long-context workload.
Choose MiniMax M3 when: displayed token cost matters and you can validate the required context separately.
7. Gemini 3.1 Pro: Best for Multimodal Long Context
The Qubax-AI Gemini 3.1 Pro card combines Chat and Image categories with a 1.049M context window. Its displayed price is $1.940 input and $11.640 output per 1M tokens.
This is the shortlist’s clearest fit for prompts that combine large text histories with images. Its output price is materially higher than the open-model entries above, so test the workload rather than routing all traffic by default.
Choose Gemini 3.1 Pro when: image understanding and very long context justify a higher output rate.
8. Claude Sonnet 4.6: Best Familiar General-Purpose Option
Claude Sonnet 4.6 appears with a 1M context window at $1.745 input and $8.726 output per 1M tokens. The displayed provider type is not shown, so this card receives less supply-transparency credit than Direct or Verified entries.
Choose Claude Sonnet 4.6 when: your evaluation already favors the Claude family and OpenAI-compatible access is useful.
9. GPT-5.3 Codex: Best OpenAI-Family Coding Listing
GPT-5.3 Codex is categorized for Chat and Coding, shows a 400K context window, and has two routes. The listed Qubax-AI price is $0.256 input and $2.047 output per 1M tokens.
Choose GPT-5.3 Codex when: you need a coding-focused OpenAI-family option and will verify the live route’s provenance before production use.
10. GLM-4.7 Flash: Best Budget GLM Option
GLM-4.7 Flash closes the list with the most aggressive displayed token price: $0.015 input and $0.064 output per 1M tokens, with 198K context. It has one listed Qubax-AI route whose provider type is not shown.
The low price makes it attractive for classification, extraction, routing decisions, and other high-volume tasks where using a flagship model would be wasteful.
Choose GLM-4.7 Flash when: throughput and price matter more than top-tier reasoning depth.
Which GLM Model Should You Choose?
| If you need… | Choose | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Coding with the largest displayed context | GLM-5.2 | 1M context, Coding category, six Direct routes |
| Mixed reasoning and agent tasks | GLM-5.1 | Reasoning category, 200K context, six Direct routes |
| A cheaper general GLM route | GLM-5 | 198K context, two routes, $0.078 / $0.250 displayed price |
| Low-cost high-volume calls | GLM-4.7 Flash | 198K context, $0.015 / $0.064 displayed price |
| Web-enabled model variant | GLM-5.1:web or GLM-4.7:web | Explicit :web listings in the catalog |
GLM-5.2 is our top GLM API option for long-context coding. GLM-5.1 is the better general reasoning choice, while GLM-4.7 Flash is the price-first option.
How to Call a Model Through OpenModels
We provide an OpenAI-compatible API. Replace the model ID to test another entry from the shortlist.
curl https://api.getopenmodels.com/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $OM_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"model": "glm-5.2",
"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Review this architecture for failure modes."}]
}'
Before production use, confirm the current model ID, route, price, context limit, provider label, and data policy on the live marketplace page.
FAQ
What is OpenModels?
OpenModels gives you access to AI models through one OpenAI-compatible API key. You can compare route pricing, add credits, select a model or provider route, and track usage by model and route. Our marketplace currently lists 427 models and 503 live routes.
What is the best model on OpenModels?
GLM-5.2 is our best overall new-model pick for coding because its listing combines a 1M-token context window, six routes, Direct Z.AI supply, and a Coding category. The best model still depends on the workload: GLM-5.1 fits mixed reasoning, while Qwen 3.5 Plus targets lower-cost long-context input.
Is GLM available on OpenModels?
Yes. Our marketplace contains 22 model IDs with “GLM” in the name, including GLM-5.2, GLM-5.1, GLM-5 Turbo, GLM-5V Turbo, GLM-5, GLM-4.7, GLM-4.7 Flash, web variants, non-thinking variants, and E2EE-labeled variants. Availability and prices should be rechecked live.
Is OpenModels the same as OpenRouter?
No. OpenModels is an open marketplace centered on transparent route pricing and reviewed provider supply. A router may choose an upstream route automatically, while a marketplace emphasizes comparing and selecting visible supply. Actual route behavior depends on the configuration used for a request.
Do OpenModels prices stay fixed?
No. Marketplace prices and routes can change. The prices in this article were checked at publication. Check the live model page before estimating production cost or presenting a quote to a customer.
The Bottom Line
OpenModels now spans 427 model cards, 503 live routes, 15 providers, and categories covering text, code, image, audio, music, embeddings, and video.
Start with GLM-5.2 for long-context coding, GLM-5.1 for general reasoning, and GLM-4.7 Flash for price-sensitive volume. Then run the same representative task across two or three candidates. Catalog metadata narrows the field; your own evaluation should make the final decision.
Sources
- OpenModels marketplace: live model, route, context, provider, and price data checked at publication.
- OpenModels documentation: Overview: platform mechanics and positioning.
- Z.AI model overview: vendor descriptions of GLM models.
- Z.AI GLM-5 documentation: vendor capability and API details.