GLM-5 pricing (retired)
Retired model. Z.ai has superseded GLM-5 — the prices below are the last ones we verified and are kept for reference. Its replacement is GLM-5.3 (max) ($1.40 / $4.40 per 1M in / out).
What one task cost on GLM-5
Per-million-token prices are hard to feel, so here are typical token counts for common jobs priced with GLM-5. Figures are USD at the rates above and exclude prompt caching and batch discounts.
| Task | Tokens (in / out) | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Code review of a 500-line pull request | 60,000 / 4,000 | $0.044 |
| Debug one failing test | 40,000 / 6,000 | $0.036 |
| Generate a landing page in one shot | 3,000 / 30,000 | $0.059 |
| Draft a 1,200-word article | 2,000 / 2,500 | $0.0060 |
| Answer a question from a 20-page document | 25,000 / 800 | $0.017 |
| Multi-step agent run (10 tool calls) | 250,000 / 25,000 | $0.198 |
| All of the above, once | $0.359 |
GLM-5 by Z.ai costs $0.60 per 1M input tokens and $1.92 per 1M output tokens — about 628.9k tokens per $1. Prices last verified 2026-09-19 (historical).
GLM-5 key facts
| Provider | GLM pricing |
|---|---|
| Input price | $0.60 / 1M tokens |
| Output price | $1.92 / 1M tokens |
| Tokens / $1 | 628.9k |
| Intelligence / $1 | 176,101 |
| Context window | 204.8k tokens |
| Tier | frontier |
| Intelligence index | 28 / 100 |
| Released | 2025-11-17 |
| Last verified | 2026-09-19 |
What GLM-5 delivers for your budget
For a coding workload, here is roughly what each monthly budget buys:
| Budget | Tokens / month | Months of workload |
|---|---|---|
| $20 | 22.1M | 34.0x |
| $50 | 55.3M | 85.0x |
| $100 | 110.5M | 170.1x |
Other GLM models
How GLM-5 compares to its closest rivals
Rather than repeating the full catalog on every page, here are the three current models nearest to GLM-5 on the intelligence index — and why you might still pick one instead:
- Gemini 3.1 Pro (Gemini) — $2 input / $12 output per 1M tokens. Why you might pick it: Google's frontier tier.
- DeepSeek V4 Pro (DeepSeek) — $0.66 input / $1.98 output per 1M tokens. Why you might pick it: Unbeatable frontier value.
- GPT-5.6 Luna (ChatGPT) — $0.20 input / $1.20 output per 1M tokens. Why you might pick it: ChatGPT quality at a budget price.
GLM-5 — frequently asked questions
How much does GLM-5 cost?
GLM-5 by Z.ai costs $0.60 per 1M input tokens and $1.92 per 1M output tokens.
How many tokens per dollar does GLM-5 give you?
On a typical 1:3 input-to-output mix, GLM-5 delivers around 628.9k tokens per dollar — an intelligence-per-dollar score of 176101.
What is GLM-5's context window?
GLM-5 supports a context window of 204.8k tokens.
Is GLM-5 worth it in 2026?
GLM-5 is GLM's frontier tier model. Use the AI Intelligence Calculator to see how its value compares to every other model at your budget.