Updated September 28, 2026 · DeployCue Editorial Team
Baidu ERNIE (Wenxin) API vs Zhipu AI (Z.ai)
Compare Baidu ERNIE (Wenxin) API and Zhipu AI (Z.ai) using recorded catalog facts and pricing.
| Fact | Baidu ERNIE (Wenxin) API | Zhipu AI (Z.ai) |
|---|---|---|
| Published offerings | 0 | 2 |
What sets them apart
| Fact | Baidu ERNIE (Wenxin) API | Zhipu AI (Z.ai) |
|---|---|---|
| Input price from | CN¥0.80 | $0.030 to $2.20 |
| Output price from | CN¥3.20 | $0.030 to $8.90 |
| Models offered | ERNIE 5.0, ERNIE 5.0 Thinking Preview, ERNIE X1.1 Preview, ERNIE 4.5 Turbo VL, ERNIE 4.5 Turbo, ERNIE 4.5 VL 28B A3B, DeepSeek V3.1 Think, DeepSeek V3.1 | GLM 5.3 Flash, GLM 5.3 FlashX, GLM 5.3, GLM 5.2, GLM 5.1, GLM 5, GLM 4.7, GLM 4.7 FlashX, GLM 4.7 Flash, GLM 4.6, GLM 4.5, GLM 4.5 X, GLM 4.5 Air, GLM 4.5 AirX, GLM 4.5 Flash, GLM 4 32B 0414 128K, GLM 4.6V, GLM 4.6V FlashX, GLM 4.6V Flash, GLM 4.5V, GLM OCR, GLM Image, CogView 4, CogVideoX 3, GLM ASR 2512 |
| Largest context window | 128,000 | 1,000,000Higher |
| Free credits | CNY 20 voucher for new users after real-name verification, valid for one month | Free models: GLM-4.7-Flash, GLM-4.5-Flash, GLM-4.6V-Flash; cached input storage limited-time free |
Same on both: OpenAI-compatible API (Yes).
Key differences
- Zhipu AI (Z.ai) scores higher overall: 9.40 vs 9.10.
- Models offered: only Baidu ERNIE (Wenxin) API offers ERNIE 5.0, ERNIE 5.0 Thinking Preview, ERNIE X1.1 Preview.
- Models offered: only Zhipu AI (Z.ai) offers GLM 5.3 Flash, GLM 5.3 FlashX, GLM 5.3.
- Largest context window is higher at Zhipu AI (Z.ai): 1,000,000 vs 128,000.
- Support channels: only Baidu ERNIE (Wenxin) API offers Phone, Chat.
- Support channels: only Zhipu AI (Z.ai) offers Email.
Score breakdown
| Area | Baidu ERNIE (Wenxin) API | Zhipu AI (Z.ai) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.80Input ranks 51 of 71 and output 46 of 70, so entry sits mid-table on price. | 9.70HigherInput fees of $0.03 to $2.20 sit under the site median of €0.07, and free models add savings. |
| Offer | 8.90A free tier and an OpenAI-compatible API help, but the catalogue is narrow and a context window of 128,000 is modest. | 9.20HigherA wide GLM family, an OpenAI compatible API and a 1,000,000 window, but support is email, help centre and community only. |
| Trust | 9.80 | Not confirmed |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Baidu ERNIE (Wenxin) API | Zhipu AI (Z.ai) |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | China | Singapore |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Baidu ERNIE (Wenxin) API | Zhipu AI (Z.ai) |
|---|---|---|
| Legal entity | Baidu, Inc. | JINGSHENG HENGXING TECHNOLOGY PTE.LTD |
| Headquarters | China | Singapore |
| Founded | 2000 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Phone, Chat, Help centre, Community | Email, Help centre, Community |
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