Chinese LLM API Comparison Table: DeepSeek, Qwen, Kimi, MiniMax, GLM, and Doubao
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Use this table as a starting point for evaluating Chinese LLM APIs.
| Provider | Best initial test | Common routing role |
|---|---|---|
| DeepSeek | Reasoning and coding | Hard technical tasks |
| Qwen | General chat and multilingual workflows | Broad default route |
| Kimi | Long document analysis | Long-context route |
| MiniMax | Conversational agents | User-facing chat route |
| GLM | Enterprise Chinese workflows | Business assistant route |
| Doubao | Cloud-integrated chat | Regional/cloud route |How to use this table
Start with one workload, test all relevant models, then route based on measured quality, latency, and cost.
Final thoughts
Chinese LLM API comparison should lead to routing decisions, not a single universal winner.