Plans and prices
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| GLM-5.3-Flash | 0.15 USD | per 1M input tokens; 0.03 USD cached input; 0.50 USD output per 1M tokens |
| GLM-5.3-FlashX | 0.37 USD | per 1M input tokens; 0.075 USD cached input; 1.25 USD output per 1M tokens |
| GLM-5.3 | 1.4 USD | per 1M input tokens; 0.26 USD cached input; 4.4 USD output per 1M tokens |
| GLM-5 | 1 USD | per 1M input tokens; 0.2 USD cached input; 3.2 USD output per 1M tokens |
| GLM-4.7-Flash | 0 USD | free text model |
| GLM-Image | 0.015 USD | per image |
Prices copied from Z.AI Developer Platform pricing, checked October 12, 2026. Currency as shown by the vendor; taxes may apply.
Is there a free plan?
There is a free trial. Free models: GLM-4.7-Flash, GLM-4.5-Flash and GLM-4.6V-Flash are priced at 0 USD. Context caching storage is free for a limited time.
Compared with alternatives
| Tool | Price from | Free plan | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
 DeepAI | 9.99 USD/mo | yes | APIs & models |
 Grok API | 0.02 USD | ? | APIs & models |
 Replicate | 0.025 USD | trial | APIs & models |
 fal | 0.05 USD | ? | APIs & models |
 Google AI Studio | 0,75 USD | ? | APIs & models |
 MiniMax | 0.3 USD input / 1.2 USD output per M tokens | ? | APIs & models |
FAQ
How much is Z.AI Developer Platform per month?
The cheapest paid plan is 0.015 USD.
Does Z.AI Developer Platform have a free plan?
There is a free trial. Free models: GLM-4.7-Flash, GLM-4.5-Flash and GLM-4.6V-Flash are priced at 0 USD. Context caching storage is free for a limited time.