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Z.ai Models: Pricing per 1M Tokens and Context (2026)

This board covers Z.ai’s GLM models, including standard, Flash, Turbo, Prime, Latest and batch listings. Use the model name, family and release date to narrow the choices, then open the linked listing for details.

The signal score is out of 10. API, open-source and free-tier marks show whether each maker publishes those options. Model boards are ordered by the figure in the title, such as price per 1M tokens or context window, exactly as each provider publishes it.

  • 20 models
  • Checked 16 Oct 2026
  1. 1
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    GLM 5.3 PrimeZ.ai · reasoning
    $2.80in / 1M $8.80out / 1M 1M context
  2. 2
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    GLM 5.3 FlashXZ.ai · reasoning · vision
    $0.37in / 1M $1.25out / 1M 1.05M context
  3. 3
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    GLM Flash LatestZ.ai · reasoning · vision
    $0.026in / 1M $0.93out / 1M 1.05M context
  4. 4
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    GLM 5.3 FlashZ.ai · reasoning · vision
    $0.15in / 1M $0.50out / 1M 1.05M context
  5. 5
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    GLM 5.3 Flash (batch)Z.ai · reasoning · vision
    $0.060in / 1M $0.20out / 1M 1.05M context
  6. 6
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    GLM LatestZ.ai · reasoning
    $0.12in / 1M $4out / 1M 1.05M context
  7. 7
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    GLM 5.3Z.ai · reasoning
    $1.40in / 1M $4.40out / 1M 1.05M context
  8. 8
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    GLM 5.3 (batch)Z.ai · reasoning
    $0.45in / 1M $2out / 1M 1.05M context
  9. 9
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    GLM 5.2Z.ai · reasoning
    $0.41in / 1M $3.99out / 1M 1.05M context
  10. 10
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    GLM 5.1Z.ai · reasoning
    $0.96in / 1M $3.03out / 1M 205K context
  11. 11
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    GLM 5V TurboZ.ai · reasoning · vision
    $1.20in / 1M $4out / 1M 203K context
  12. 12
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    GLM 5 TurboZ.ai · reasoning
    $1.20in / 1M $4out / 1M 203K context
  13. 13
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    GLM 5Z.ai · reasoning
    $0.60in / 1M $1.92out / 1M 205K context
  14. 14
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    GLM 4.7 FlashZ.ai · reasoning
    $0.060in / 1M $0.40out / 1M 200K context
  15. 15
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    GLM 4.7Z.ai · reasoning
    $0.60in / 1M $2.20out / 1M 205K context
  16. 16
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    GLM 4.6VZ.ai · reasoning · vision
    $0.30in / 1M $0.90out / 1M 131K context
  17. 17
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    GLM 4.6Z.ai · reasoning
    $0.43in / 1M $1.75out / 1M 205K context
  18. 18
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    GLM 4.5VZ.ai · reasoning · vision
    $0.60in / 1M $1.80out / 1M 66K context
  19. 19
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    GLM 4.5Z.ai · reasoning
    $0.60in / 1M $2.20out / 1M 131K context
  20. 20
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    GLM 4.5 AirZ.ai · reasoning
    $0.13in / 1M $0.85out / 1M 131K context

How to choose

Read the model names carefully

Z.ai lists GLM 5.3, GLM 5.2, GLM 5.1 and GLM 5 Turbo families, along with GLM 5V Turbo and several Flash variants.

The names also distinguish Prime, FlashX, Flash, Latest and batch listings. Treat each name as a separate listing when comparing options.

Check the release date

Release dates range from April 2026 through September 2026 in this list. Dates can help you separate newer GLM 5.3 entries from earlier GLM releases.

GLM 5.3 Prime was released on September 23, 2026. GLM 5.3 FlashX followed on September 18, 2026, while GLM 5.2 was released on June 16, 2026.

Understand Latest labels

GLM Latest and GLM Flash Latest use the ~z-ai family label, while the numbered GLM entries use the z-ai family label.

A Latest listing is separate from numbered models such as GLM 5.3, so compare the exact listing name before choosing.

Compare batch listings separately

GLM 5.3 (batch) and GLM 5.3 Flash (batch) have their own listings and release dates, even though they share names with non-batch versions.

Use the specific OpenRouter link for the variant you need rather than assuming the standard and batch entries are the same.

Each item links to an OpenRouter page for that Z.ai model. The URL identifies the family and exact model name, including ~z-ai links for the Latest entries.

For example, GLM 5.3 Prime, GLM 5.3 Flash and GLM 5V Turbo each have separate official listing links.

Questions

Who makes these models?

Z.ai makes every model in this list. The family labels are z-ai for numbered entries and ~z-ai for GLM Latest and GLM Flash Latest.

What is the newest release date shown?

The newest date shown is September 23, 2026, for GLM 5.3 Prime.

Are batch models separate listings?

Yes. GLM 5.3 (batch) and GLM 5.3 Flash (batch) each have their own listing and OpenRouter URL.

Where can I open a model listing?

Each model has an official OpenRouter link. The URL points to the exact Z.ai model or batch variant.

What does a Latest label mean here?

GLM Latest and GLM Flash Latest are listed as separate models with the ~z-ai family label. Compare their exact listing names with numbered GLM models.

Prices are each provider’s published price per million tokens. How we rank · Disclosure