Zhipu AI · released
GLM-5.2
MIT licensed, million-token context, and a fraction of frontier pricing.
Overview
The top open model on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index behind Kimi. The combination that matters here is the licence and the size: MIT terms with 40B active parameters means you can genuinely run and ship this without asking anyone.
Solthar DNA rating, out of 5
- reasoning: 4.5
- coding: 4
- writing: 4
- vision: 3.5
- speed: 4.5
- value: 5
- context: 5
- tools: 4
Verdict
The best open model to actually build a business on, because the licence has no catch.