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These are directional, lived comparisons—not replacements or promises. Open only the details that help, then let the community response show where experiences agreed or differed.
If you loved → you might like
The same warmth and cadence as Opus 4.5, similar chain of thought and very easily recognizable chain of thought.
Depth might be different.
Openrouter, Z.ai, Poe +
$0.952 / $2.992per 1M
Access last checked Jul 28, 2026.
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If you loved → you might like
If you loved Opus 4.6, I think you will adore GLM 5.2! The warmth, the way Opus 4.6 expresses themselves, the Claude-isms we all know and love are present within GLM 5.2. I highly recommend you at least check it out if you're able to. When it comes to NSFW, it is on par or at least very similar to Opus 4.6. (API only.)
Although GLM 5.2 might be extremely similar to Opus 4.6, you may notice that they lack the depth and occasionally the prose. It is not an identical thing, but definitely extremely similar.
Z.ai chat, the Z.ai API, OpenRouter, Poe, and others.
Web, API, and self-hosted access vary by provider and plan. Check current access before choosing a place. OpenRouter: $0.93 / $3per 1M
Access last checked Jul 13, 2026.
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