GLM-5 API Pricing
GLM-5 is a GLM model with a 200K context window. On the official Zhipu BigModel API, it costs CN¥4 per 1M input tokens and CN¥18 per 1M output tokens, with cached input at CN¥1. BiWu.Ai lists 6 price options for this model below.
Prices checked Oct 10, 2026 · Exchange rates Oct 10, 2026
Input / 1M tokens
CN¥4
≈ $0.60
Output / 1M tokens
CN¥18
≈ $2.68
Cached input / 1M
CN¥1
≈ $0.15
Providers and plans
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Official GLM-5 API price
Source: Zhipu BigModel API. Prices per 1 million tokens.
| Token type | Price per 1M tokens |
|---|---|
| Input | CN¥4 (≈ $0.60) |
| Output | CN¥18 (≈ $2.68) |
| Cached input (cache read) | CN¥1 (≈ $0.15) |
GLM-5 prices by provider
Per-token prices listed for this model by the official API and other providers, per 1M tokens.
| Provider | Type | Input | Output | Cached input |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhipu BigModel API | Official API | CN¥4 (≈ $0.60) | CN¥18 (≈ $2.68) | CN¥1 (≈ $0.15) |
| OpenCode Go | Subscription plan | $1 | $3.20 | $0.20 |
Subscription and coding plans that include GLM-5
Monthly plans with a usage allowance instead of per-token billing. CN¥ prices are converted to US dollars at the current exchange rate. Quotas and limits differ, so check each plan's official page.
| Provider | Plan | Type | Monthly price | Prices by country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alibaba Model Studio Coding Plan | Coding Plan Pro | Subscription plan | $50/month | — |
| OpenCode Go | OpenCode Go | Subscription plan | $10/month | — |
| Tencent Cloud TokenHub Coding Plan | Coding Plan Lite | Subscription plan | ≈ $5.96/month (CN¥40) | — |
| Tencent Cloud TokenHub Coding Plan | Coding Plan Pro | Subscription plan | ≈ $29.82/month (CN¥200) | — |
GLM-5 API pricing FAQ
How much does GLM-5 cost per 1M tokens?
On the official Zhipu BigModel API, GLM-5 costs CN¥4 (about $0.60) per 1M input tokens and CN¥18 (about $2.68) per 1M output tokens. Cached input costs CN¥1 per 1M tokens. Prices checked Oct 10, 2026.
How much does prompt caching save on GLM-5?
Cached input is billed at CN¥1 per 1M tokens, 75% less than the standard input price of CN¥4.
What does a typical GLM-5 API request cost?
A request with 10,000 input tokens and 1,000 output tokens costs about CN¥0.058 at the official rates (CN¥4 × 0.01 + CN¥18 × 0.001).
Where else can I use GLM-5?
Besides the official API, BiWu.Ai lists 3 other providers for GLM-5: OpenCode Go, Alibaba Model Studio Coding Plan and Tencent Cloud TokenHub Coding Plan. Prices, quotas and terms differ by provider, so check each provider's page before you pay.
Other GLM models
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