iFlytek (Spark)9.2/10
See alternativesUpdated September 28, 2026 · DeployCue Editorial Team
iFlytek (Spark) vs Zhipu AI (Z.ai)
Compare iFlytek (Spark) and Zhipu AI (Z.ai) using recorded catalog facts and pricing.
| Fact | iFlytek (Spark) | Zhipu AI (Z.ai) |
|---|---|---|
| Published offerings | 0 | 2 |
What sets them apart
| Fact | iFlytek (Spark) | Zhipu AI (Z.ai) |
|---|---|---|
| Models offered | Spark Lite, Spark Pro, Spark Pro 128K, Spark Max, Spark Max 32K, Spark 4.0 Ultra, Science and technology literature model (kjwx), Deep reasoning X2, Deep reasoning X2.5 | 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 | 131,072 | 1,000,000Higher |
| Free credits | Free quota (free credits) for Spark API applications, claimed from the product page | Free models: GLM-4.7-Flash, GLM-4.5-Flash, GLM-4.6V-Flash; cached input storage limited-time free |
| Input price from | Not confirmed | $0.030 to $2.20 |
| Output price from | Not confirmed | $0.030 to $8.90 |
| OpenAI-compatible API | Not confirmed | Yes |
Key differences
- Zhipu AI (Z.ai) scores higher overall: 9.40 vs 9.20.
- Models offered: only iFlytek (Spark) offers Spark Lite, Spark Pro, Spark Pro 128K.
- 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 131,072.
- Support channels: only iFlytek (Spark) offers Chat.
- Support channels: only Zhipu AI (Z.ai) offers Email.
Score breakdown
| Area | iFlytek (Spark) | Zhipu AI (Z.ai) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 9.70Input fees of $0.03 to $2.20 sit under the site median of €0.07, and free models add savings. |
| Offer | 8.80Free credits for Spark API applications, Spark Lite, Spark Pro and Spark Pro 128K from a single vendor and a 131,072 largest window. | 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 |
Licences and countries
| Country | iFlytek (Spark) | Zhipu AI (Z.ai) |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Singapore |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | iFlytek (Spark) | Zhipu AI (Z.ai) |
|---|---|---|
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | JINGSHENG HENGXING TECHNOLOGY PTE.LTD |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Singapore |
| Founded | 1999 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Chat, Help centre, Community | Email, Help centre, Community |
Country by country
| Country | iFlytek (Spark) | Zhipu AI (Z.ai) |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Yes | No |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
| United States | Yes | No |
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