According to UsagePricing's tracker, GLM-5 costs $1.00 per 1M input tokens and $3.20 per 1M output tokens as of August 2026. The model supports a 1,000,000-token context window.
First GLM 5 release — still listed, and cheaper than the later 5.x revisions.
Token Costs (per 1M)
Input Price
$1.00
Output Price
$3.20
Technical Specs
Price History
| Date | Input Price | Output Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2026 | $1.00 | $3.20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does GLM-5 cost per 1M tokens? ▼
GLM-5 costs $1 per 1M input tokens and $3.2 per 1M output tokens as of August 2026.
What is GLM-5's context window? ▼
GLM-5 has a context window of 1,000,000 tokens, meaning it can process approximately 750,000 words in a single request.
Who makes GLM-5? ▼
GLM-5 is made by Zhipu AI. You can access it via the Zhipu AI API.