#28
GLM 5.1
glm-5.1Helpfulness
Instruction
Following
Comprehension
Empathy
Creative
Writing
Helpfulness
0.0
Instruction Following
0.0
Comprehension
0.0
Empathy
0.0
Creative Writing
0.0
Speed
Avg 70 tok/s
Overall Assistant Score
An average score combining the 5 main categories.
90.30 pts
Rank #28
74th Percentile
0
Novice
33
Capable
66
Proficient
100
Expert
GLM 5.1 is Z.ai's April 2026 open-weight assistant in the GLM-5 line—the one people reach for when they want stronger chat and writing than base GLM-5. Our tests show solid helpfulness and comprehension, with creative writing that feels more natural and playful than later coding-leaning siblings. Empathy is warm enough for everyday support, though not Claude-tier. Instruction following is reliable for multi-step plans. A strong open assistant for drafting, brainstorming, and bilingual help; escalate to GLM 5.2 when the job is a long, messy project that must stay on rails.
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