Zhipu AI (GLM) API Pricing 2026
Tsinghua-affiliated AI lab. GLM-5.2 is the latest flagship with 1M context; GLM-5.1 and GLM-4.7 Flash cover reasoning and high-throughput workloads.
Pricing verified 2026-08-03. Sourced from open.bigmodel.cn/pricing.
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Prices in USD per 1M tokens
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
GLM-5.2 Latest Zhipu flagship; 1M context and 128K maximum output | $8 | $28 | 1,000,000 |
GLM-5-Turbo Faster GLM-5 variant; optimized throughput with same 200K context | $1.2 | $4 | 204,800 |
GLM-5.1 Latest GLM flagship; improved reasoning over GLM-5 | $1.4 | $4.4 | 204,800 |
GLM-5 Previous GLM flagship; 200K context; strong enterprise tasks | $1 | $3.2 | 204,800 |
GLM-4.7 Flash Budget Zhipu tier; excellent price-performance for high-volume workloads | $0.06 | $0.4 | 200,000 |
How to read these estimates
The monthly table assumes 70% input tokens and 30% output tokens. It is a consistent comparison baseline, not a prediction of your workload. Actual bills can also include cached-input discounts, batch pricing, tool calls, minimum charges, regional differences, retries, and taxes.
The linked source is the provider's pricing documentation. Verify the current rate card and model availability before committing to a budget.
Estimated Monthly Cost (70% input / 30% output split)
| Model | 1M tokens/mo | 10M tokens/mo | 100M tokens/mo | 1B tokens/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLM-5.2 | $14.00 | $140 | $1,400 | $14,000 |
| GLM-5-Turbo | $2.04 | $20.40 | $204 | $2,040 |
| GLM-5.1 | $2.30 | $23.00 | $230 | $2,300 |
| GLM-5 | $1.66 | $16.60 | $166 | $1,660 |
| GLM-4.7 Flash | $0.162 | $1.62 | $16.20 | $162 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Zhipu AI (GLM) LLM API cost?
Zhipu AI (GLM) offers 5 models ranging from $0.060/1M to $8.00/1M input tokens. Tsinghua-affiliated AI lab. GLM-5.2 is the latest flagship with 1M context; GLM-5.1 and GLM-4.7 Flash cover reasoning and high-throughput workloads.
Is Zhipu AI (GLM) cheaper than self-hosting?
For low-volume workloads (under 100M tokens/month), cloud APIs like Zhipu AI (GLM) are almost always cheaper than purchasing and maintaining GPU hardware. Use our calculator to find the exact break-even point for your usage.