Compare the listed model data for Gemma 3 27B by Google and GLM-4.5V (Vision) by Zhipu AI. Benchmark and pricing records are not a controlled test and may change.
Data last updated: 2026-10-16. Verify current model details with each provider.
What the listed data says
Gemma 3 27B: 128K tokens; GLM-4.5V (Vision): 32K tokens (vision + text). Gemma 3 27B has the larger listed context window. Gemma 3 27B is listed for coding, vision, multimodal input, long-context tasks; GLM-4.5V (Vision) is listed for vision, multimodal input. Shared catalog benchmark entries: DocVQA: Gemma 3 27B 85.6%; GLM-4.5V (Vision) 90.0%. These records are reference data, not a controlled head-to-head test; verify current pricing and specifications with each provider.
Catalog source links
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The listed context windows are 128K tokens and 32K tokens (vision + text); the larger is 4,000× the smaller.
On shared numeric benchmark entries, DocVQA: Gemma 3 27B − GLM-4.5V (Vision) = -4.4 percentage points (85.6% vs 90.0%).
A release-date gap cannot be calculated from the catalog values (Gemma 3 27B: March 2025; GLM-4.5V (Vision): 2025).
Cost example: 1M input and 1M output tokens
A cost example for 1M input plus 1M output tokens cannot be calculated reliably because separate numeric input and output rates are not listed for both models.
Choose Gemma 3 27B if…
Choose Gemma 3 27B when your task aligns with catalog-listed uses or strengths such as Multimodal enterprise apps at deployable scale, Visual document analysis: receipts, invoices, charts, Multilingual applications, Google's open multimodal model at accessible 27B scale.
Choose GLM-4.5V (Vision) if…
Choose GLM-4.5V (Vision) when your task aligns with catalog-listed uses or strengths such as Chinese-market multimodal AI applications, Vision + bilingual Chinese-English in GLM-4.5 quality, Strong document visual understanding in Chinese.
Feature Comparison — Gemma 3 27B vs GLM-4.5V (Vision)
Catalog specifications for Gemma 3 27B and GLM-4.5V (Vision)
Specification
Gemma 3 27B
GLM-4.5V (Vision)
Provider
Google
Zhipu AI
Parameters
27B
Not publicly disclosed
Context window
128K tokens
32K tokens (vision + text)
Maximum output
Not listed
Not listed
Catalog pricing
Gemma Terms — free
Apache 2.0 — free
Listed input/output cost per 1M tokens
Separate numeric input/output rates not listed
input $0.1, output $0.2 per 1M tokens
License
Gemma Terms of Use
Apache 2.0
Coding support
Listed
Not listed
Reasoning support
Not listed
Not listed
Vision input
Listed
Listed
Multimodal
Listed
Listed
Open weights
Yes
Yes
Benchmark: DocVQA
85.6%
90.0%
Figures are transcribed from LITHOVEX model records. Benchmark versions and evaluation setups may differ; pricing and specifications can change. Check each provider's current documentation before making a decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is different between Gemma 3 27B and GLM-4.5V (Vision)?
Gemma 3 27B: 128K tokens; GLM-4.5V (Vision): 32K tokens (vision + text). Gemma 3 27B has the larger listed context window. Gemma 3 27B is listed for coding, vision, multimodal input, long-context tasks; GLM-4.5V (Vision) is listed for vision, multimodal input. Shared catalog benchmark entries: DocVQA: Gemma 3 27B 85.6%; GLM-4.5V (Vision) 90.0%. These records are reference data, not a controlled head-to-head test; verify current pricing and specifications with each provider.
What benchmark values are listed for Gemma 3 27B and GLM-4.5V (Vision)?
DocVQA: Gemma 3 27B 85.6%; GLM-4.5V (Vision) 90.0%. The catalog values may use different versions and evaluation setups, so they are reference points rather than a controlled head-to-head result.
What are the listed costs per million tokens for Gemma 3 27B and GLM-4.5V (Vision)?
Gemma 3 27B: Separate numeric input/output rates not listed (Gemma Terms — free). GLM-4.5V (Vision): input $0.1, output $0.2 per 1M tokens (Apache 2.0 — free). Where separate numeric input and output rates are available, the worked example uses 1M input plus 1M output tokens. Confirm current terms with each provider.
How far apart are the listed release dates for Gemma 3 27B and GLM-4.5V (Vision)?
The catalog lists Gemma 3 27B as March 2025 and GLM-4.5V (Vision) as 2025; a release-date gap cannot be calculated from both records.
When was the comparison data last updated?
The model catalog records 2026-10-16 as its data update date. Provider specifications and prices may have changed since then.
How should I choose between Gemma 3 27B and GLM-4.5V (Vision)?
Compare the listed specifications and capabilities, review the benchmark notes, then test both with the same representative prompt for your task. This page does not claim a universal winner.
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