Zhipu AI API Pricing
GLM series from Tsinghua-backed AI lab with strong Chinese capabilities
8 paid models · 6 free · Price range: $0.04 - $0.60 /1M
About Zhipu AI
Zhipu AI (智谱AI), backed by Tsinghua University, develops the GLM (General Language Model) series. GLM-4 offers competitive performance with strong Chinese language understanding. The company focuses on enterprise AI solutions and has significant adoption in Chinese enterprises.
Key Highlights
- Strong Chinese language capabilities
- GLM-4 competitive with leading models
- Tsinghua University research backing
- Enterprise-focused solutions
- Multimodal capabilities
Pricing Features
- Pay-per-token billing
Competitive pricing for Chinese market. Enterprise plans available with volume discounts.
API Features
Common Use Cases
- • Chinese Enterprise Applications
- • Document Processing
- • Customer Service
- • Content Generation
📊 Zhipu AI Model Comparison
Compare all models side by side. Sorted by total price (input + output).
| Model | Tier | Input /1M | Output /1M | Total /1M | Context | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLM 4.1V 9B Thinking | Budget | $0.04 | $0.14 | $0.17 | 66k | Complex reasoning, math |
| GLM 4.5 Air | Budget | $0.05 | $0.22 | $0.27 | 131k | Complex reasoning, math |
| GLM 4.6V | Balanced | $0.30 | $0.90 | $1.20 | 131k | Complex reasoning, math |
| GLM 4.6 (exacto) | Advanced | $0.35 | $1.50 | $1.85 | 205k | Complex reasoning, math |
| GLM 4.5 | Advanced | $0.35 | $1.55 | $1.90 | 131k | Complex reasoning, math |
| GLM 4.7 | Advanced | $0.40 | $1.50 | $1.90 | 203k | Complex reasoning, math |
🎯 Which Zhipu AI Model Should You Choose?
Quick recommendations based on your use case.
💰 Zhipu AI Monthly Cost Examples
Estimated monthly costs for common use cases.
| Use Case | Monthly Usage | GLM 4.1V 9B Thinking (Budget) |
GLM 4.5 Air (Flagship) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Customer Service Bot
1000 conversations/day
|
500k input 200k output |
$0.05/mo | $0.00/mo |
|
Code Assistant
200 requests/day
|
1.0M input 500k output |
$0.10/mo | $0.00/mo |
|
Data Analysis
500 analyses/day
|
2.0M input 300k output |
$0.11/mo | $0.00/mo |
⚔️ Zhipu AI vs Competitors
How does {brand} compare to other major AI providers?
| Brand | Model | Input /1M | Output /1M | Total /1M | Context | vs {brand} |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Zhipu AI
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GLM 4.5 Air Current | Free | Free | Free | 131k | — |
OpenAI
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GPT-5.2 Chat | $1.75 | $14.00 | $15.75 | 128k | Infinity% more |
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OpenAI
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GPT-5.2 Pro | $21.00 | $168.00 | $189.00 | 400k | Infinity% more |
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OpenAI
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GPT-5.2 | $1.75 | $14.00 | $15.75 | 400k | Infinity% more |
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OpenAI
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GPT-5.1-Codex-Max | $1.25 | $10.00 | $11.25 | 400k | Infinity% more |
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OpenAI
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GPT-5.1 | $1.25 | $10.00 | $11.25 | 400k | Infinity% more |
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OpenAI
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GPT-5.1 Chat | $1.25 | $10.00 | $11.25 | 128k | Infinity% more |
All Models
| Model | Input /1M | Output /1M | Context | Capabilities | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLM 4.5 Air | Free | Free | 131k | View Details | ||
| GLM 4.5 Air | $0.05 | $0.22 | 131k | View Details | ||
| GLM 4.6V | $0.30 | $0.90 | 131k | View Details | ||
| GLM 4.5 | $0.35 | $1.55 | 131k | View Details | ||
| GLM 4.6 (exacto) | $0.35 | $1.50 | 205k | View Details | ||
| GLM 4.7 | $0.40 | $1.50 | 203k | View Details | ||
| GLM 4.6 (exacto) | $0.44 | $1.76 | 205k | View Details | ||
| GLM Z1 32B FREE | Free | Free | 33k | View Details | ||
| GLM Z1 9B FREE | Free | Free | 32k | View Details | ||
| GLM Z1 Rumination 32B FREE | Free | Free | 32k | View Details | ||
| GLM 4.1V 9B Thinking Cheapest | $0.04 | $0.14 | 66k | View Details | ||
| GLM 4.5V | $0.60 | $1.80 | 66k | View Details | ||
| GLM 4 32B FREE | Free | Free | 33k | View Details | ||
| GLM 4 9B FREE | Free | Free | 32k | View Details | ||
| GLM 4 32B FREE | $0.10 | $0.10 | 33k | View Details |
❓ Zhipu AI Pricing FAQ
What is the cheapest Zhipu AI model?
The cheapest Zhipu AI model is GLM 4.1V 9B Thinking at $0.17 per 1M tokens (input + output combined).
What is the maximum context length for Zhipu AI models?
Zhipu AI models support up to 205k context length, allowing you to process large documents and maintain long conversations.
How do I choose between Zhipu AI models?
For budget projects, choose the cheapest model. For code generation, prioritize low output price. For complex reasoning, choose models with reasoning capability. Use our scenario guide above.