glm-5GLM-5 pricing (October 2026)
Zhipu AI lists GLM-5 at $1.00 per 1M input tokens and $3.20 per 1M output tokens.
On Crazyrouter the same model is $1.00 / $3.20.
That is $0.001 / $0.0032 per 1K tokens. GLM-5 is the #14 cheapest of the 38 chat models we track, by input price.
Call GLM-5 at $1.00 in / $3.20 out per 1M tokens. Same model, same API, no plan — pay per token.
Looking for the ChatGPT / Claude app subscription price? That is a separate consumer product sold by Zhipu AI. This page is the developer API price per token.
GLM-5 price by provider
USD per 1M tokens. Cloud prices are the base tier in the default region; the linked source is authoritative.
| Provider | Input | Cached input | Output | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhipu AI | $1.00 | $0.20 | $3.20 | 200K | Zhipu AI |
| Azure | No verified quote | ||||
| AWS Bedrock | No verified quote | ||||
| Google Vertex AI | No verified quote | ||||
| OpenRouter | No verified quote | ||||
| Crazyrouter | $1.00 | $0.20 | $3.20 | 200K | crazyrouter.com |
per 1M tokens · Snapshot Oct 24, 2026
What GLM-5 costs per month
Three typical workloads, priced on each provider from the table above.
| Workload | Zhipu AI | Crazyrouter |
|---|---|---|
| Prototype: 10M in / 2M out | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Product: 100M in / 20M out | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Scale: 1B in / 200M out | $1,640 | $1,640 |
Price changes
- Sep 3, 2026 — OpenRouter: $0.80 / $2.56 → $0.60 / $1.92 per 1M
- Mar 3, 2026 — OpenRouter started listing GLM-5 at $0.80 / $2.56 per 1M.
- Mar 3, 2026 — Zhipu AI started listing GLM-5 at $1.00 / $3.20 per 1M.
Alternatives to GLM-5
Same-family models and cheaper options for similar tasks.
GLM-5 pricing FAQ
How much does GLM-5 cost?
Zhipu AI charges $1.00 per 1M input tokens and $3.20 per 1M output tokens. Through Crazyrouter the same model is $1.00 / $3.20.
What is cached input pricing?
Tokens that repeat an earlier prompt prefix are billed at the cached rate ($0.20 per 1M when supported) instead of the full input price.
Is there a batch discount?
No public batch tier is listed for GLM-5; Crazyrouter's per-token price applies to all requests.
Is GLM-5 cheaper on Azure, Bedrock or Vertex?
Cloud providers usually match the list price and add regional or provisioned tiers; see the table above for the base rate on each. Crazyrouter applies its discount on top of list.
Sources and method
Provider reference prices use LiteLLM data and maintained entries. Provider links are references, not proof of daily official verification. Snapshot: Oct 24, 2026. Crazyrouter rates come from our billing table; confirm current prices, region and terms with the provider before purchase.
- Zhipu AI — docs.z.ai/guides/overview/pricing
- Crazyrouter — crazyrouter.com/pricing
- LiteLLM