GLM 5
Open weightToolsZ.ai · Released February 2026
GLM-5 is Z.ai’s flagship open-source foundation model engineered for complex systems design and long-horizon agent workflows. Built for expert developers, it delivers production-grade performance on large-scale programming tasks, rivaling leading...
It is part of Z.ai's GLM series, an open-weight line where the 5.x generation leads, Turbo servings cut latency and cost, and 5V adds vision.
Facts and pricing
- Provider
- Z.ai
- Context window
- 198K tokens
- Input price
- 6.6 credits / 1M tokens ($0.60 raw)
- Output price
- 21.1 credits / 1M tokens ($1.92 raw)
- Vision (image input)
- No
- Tool calling
- Yes
- Extended reasoning
- No
Credits are what Zeplik bills: 1 credit = $0.10, computed from the raw provider rate with a 1.10x margin. Raw prices shown per 1M tokens.
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What GLM 5 is best for
- Everyday chat and drafting on an open-weight model with transparent lineage
- Long documents: the 198K-token window holds lengthy reports, contracts or papers whole
- Tool use and agents: reliably calls functions, so it can search, run skills and drive workflows
Example prompts
Prompts that suit a open weight model like GLM 5:
- Draft a project update from these rough notes
- Explain how HTTPS works to a curious teenager
- Turn this list of features into a changelog entry
- Brainstorm objections to this proposal and how to answer them
Z.ai family
| Model | Context | Input cr/M | Output cr/M | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLM 5.3 Flash (batch) | 1.0M | 1.7 | 5.5 | August 2026 |
| GLM 5.3 Flash | 1.0M | 0.83 | 2.8 | August 2026 |
| GLM 5.3 | 1.0M | 15.4 | 48.4 | August 2026 |
| GLM 5.2 | 1.0M | 10.6 | 33.4 | June 2026 |
| GLM 5.2 (free) | 256K | 0 | 0 | June 2026 |
| GLM 5.1 | 200K | 10.6 | 33.4 | April 2026 |
| GLM 5V Turbo | 203K | 13.2 | 44.0 | April 2026 |
| GLM 5 Turbo | 203K | 13.2 | 44.0 | March 2026 |
| GLM 5 | 198K | 6.6 | 21.1 | February 2026 |
| GLM 4.7 Flash | 203K | 0.66 | 4.4 | January 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is GLM 5?
- GLM 5 is an AI model by Z.ai. GLM-5 is Z.ai’s flagship open-source foundation model engineered for complex systems design and long-horizon agent workflows. Built for expert developers, it delivers production-grade performance on large-scale programming tasks, rivaling leading...
- How much does GLM 5 cost on Zeplik?
- Input tokens cost 6.6 credits per million and output tokens 21.1 credits per million (1 credit = $0.10; the raw provider rates are $0.60 and $1.92 per million). New accounts start with free credits.
- How long can a conversation with GLM 5 be?
- GLM 5 has a 198K-token context window (198,000 tokens), which covers the conversation plus any documents you attach.
- Does GLM 5 support images and tools?
- GLM 5 is text-only and supports tool calling.
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More you can do with GLM 5
- 465 AI skillsReady-to-run expert methods for writing, data, code and more, each running on GLM 5 or any model you pick.
- 997 integrationsConnect Gmail, Slack, GitHub, Notion and hundreds more so the assistant can work in your apps.
- Simple pricingPlus, Pro and Max plans with a monthly credit allowance that works across every model.