GLM 5.3 Flash API Pricing / Price per 1M tokens
智谱 AI (ChatGLM) • API Price Comparison
Also known as: glm-5.3-flash · glm5.3flash · glm5.3-flash · glm5.3 flash
Updated on · Published currencies / per 1M tokens; cheapest ranked by input
| Channel | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Cache read / 1M | Updated / verified on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 智谱 AI (ChatGLM)Official | CNY 0.8 | CNY 2.8 | CNY 0.23 | 2026-10-16 |
| XycAiLowest input | CNY 0.392 | CNY 0.98 | CNY 0.1127 | 2026-10-16 |
| Fireworks AI | USD 0.15 | USD 0.5 | USD 0.03 | 2026-10-16 |
— means the price or date is not recorded. Cross-currency ranking uses exchange rates.
GLM 5.3 Flash is a large language model by 智谱 AI (ChatGLM) with a 1.3M-token context window. Across the 5 API channels tracked here, input pricing ranges from $0.06–$0.15 per 1M input tokens (USD-normalized); the cheapest is XycAi at ¥0.39 per 1M input tokens. The official channel (智谱 AI (ChatGLM)) charges ¥0.80 per 1M input tokens and ¥2.80 per 1M output tokens. Channels reachable from mainland China without a VPN include XycAi, 智谱 AI (ChatGLM). It is also available through subscription plans such as Seed Free Trial, Seed Enterprise, Z.AI Lite, Seed Lite. Its Agent Arena net-improvement score is approximately -1.0%. Prices are collected daily from official provider pages and every tracked channel, then cross-checked by a data-accuracy audit.
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💳 Subscription Plans
Access glm-5.3-flash through these plans, grouped by product line.
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10 plansEditor and CLI coding agents, metered in prompts rather than tokens.
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Free: Best for trying out glm-5.3-flash with basic usage
Pro: Ideal for individual professionals with regular usage needs
Max: For power users who need extended thinking and highest usage limits
| Channel | Type | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Rate Limit | China | vs Official | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
XycAi💰 Best Price | 转售商 | ¥0.39 | ¥0.98 | - | -51.0% | ||
智谱 AI (ChatGLM)🏢 Official | 官方 | ¥0.80 | ¥2.80 | - | Baseline | ||
Fireworks AI | 聚合平台 | $0.15 | $0.50 | - | - | - | |
OpenRouter34 variants | 聚合平台 | $0.15 | $0.50 | - | - | - | |
Show all price variants for this channelOpenRouter Auto / default routeDefault $0.15 / $0.50 per 1M default_route Cheapest endpoint: OpenInference $0.02 / $0.90 per 1M cheapest_endpoint OpenInference | z-ai/glm-5.3-flash-20260826 $0.02 / $0.90 per 1M upstream_provider Relace | z-ai/glm-5.3-flash-20260826 $0.02 / $0.69 per 1M upstream_provider Morph | z-ai/glm-5.3-flash-20260826 $0.03 / $1.00 per 1M upstream_provider StreamLake | z-ai/glm-5.3-flash-20260826 $0.04 / $0.15 per 1M upstream_provider Reka | z-ai/glm-5.3-flash-20260826 $0.07 / $1.80 per 1M upstream_provider Inceptron | z-ai/glm-5.3-flash-20260826 $0.07 / $0.55 per 1M upstream_provider DeepInfra | z-ai/glm-5.3-flash-20260826 $0.08 / $0.25 per 1M upstream_provider Near AI | z-ai/glm-5.3-flash-20260826 $0.08 / $0.50 per 1M upstream_provider InferenceNet | z-ai/glm-5.3-flash-20260826 $0.08 / $0.28 per 1M upstream_provider Decart | z-ai/glm-5.3-flash-20260826 $0.09 / $0.31 per 1M upstream_provider Wafer | z-ai/glm-5.3-flash-20260826 $0.10 / $0.40 per 1M upstream_provider Sail Research | z-ai/glm-5.3-flash-20260826 $0.11 / $0.60 per 1M upstream_provider Sail Research | z-ai/glm-5.3-flash-20260826 $0.11 / $0.60 per 1M upstream_provider Phala | z-ai/glm-5.3-flash-20260826 $0.11 / $0.38 per 1M upstream_provider DigitalOcean | z-ai/glm-5.3-flash-20260826 $0.13 / $0.44 per 1M upstream_provider Makora | z-ai/glm-5.3-flash-20260826 $0.14 / $0.47 per 1M upstream_provider CoreWeave | z-ai/glm-5.3-flash-20260826 $0.15 / $0.50 per 1M upstream_provider Crusoe | z-ai/glm-5.3-flash-20260826 $0.15 / $0.50 per 1M upstream_provider Fireworks | z-ai/glm-5.3-flash-20260826 $0.15 / $0.50 per 1M upstream_provider Friendli | z-ai/glm-5.3-flash-20260826 $0.15 / $0.50 per 1M upstream_provider Modal | z-ai/glm-5.3-flash-20260826 $0.15 / $0.50 per 1M upstream_provider BaseTen | z-ai/glm-5.3-flash-20260826 $0.15 / $0.50 per 1M upstream_provider BaseTen | z-ai/glm-5.3-flash-20260826 $0.15 / $0.50 per 1M upstream_provider Parasail | z-ai/glm-5.3-flash-20260826 $0.15 / $0.50 per 1M upstream_provider AtlasCloud | z-ai/glm-5.3-flash-20260826 $0.15 / $0.50 per 1M upstream_provider Together | z-ai/glm-5.3-flash-20260826 $0.15 / $0.50 per 1M upstream_provider Venice | z-ai/glm-5.3-flash-20260826 $0.15 / $0.50 per 1M upstream_provider Z.AI | z-ai/glm-5.3-flash-20260826 $0.15 / $0.50 per 1M upstream_provider SiliconFlow | z-ai/glm-5.3-flash-20260826 $0.15 / $0.50 per 1M upstream_provider Parasail | z-ai/glm-5.3-flash-20260826 $0.19 / $0.63 per 1M upstream_provider Fireworks | z-ai/glm-5.3-flash-20260826 $0.23 / $0.75 per 1M upstream_provider NextBit | z-ai/glm-5.3-flash-20260826 $0.25 / $0.70 per 1M upstream_provider | |||||||
Together AI | 聚合平台 | $0.15 | $0.50 | - | - | - | |
Mixed currencies plotted in USD (CNY ~0.14); switch to Native for raw list prices.
| Usage Level | Tokens/Month | XycAi | 智谱 AI (ChatGLM) | Fireworks AI | OpenRouter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🐣 Light | 0.1M in + 0.1M out | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 |
| 📊 Medium | 1.0M in + 0.5M out | $0.13 | $0.32 | $0.40 | $0.40 |
| 🚀 Heavy | 10.0M in + 5.0M out | $1.28 | $3.19 | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| 🏢 Enterprise | 100.0M in + 50.0M out | $12.78 | $31.88 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Frequently asked questions about glm-5.3-flash
How much does the GLM 5.3 Flash API cost?
The lowest input rate is CNY 0.392 per 1M tokens; output on that channel is CNY 0.98 per 1M tokens.
Which channel has the cheapest GLM 5.3 Flash API?
XycAi has the lowest input rate: CNY 0.392 per 1M tokens. Cross-currency ranking uses exchange rates; compare output and cache prices separately.
What is the GLM 5.3 Flash cache-read price?
Fireworks AI: USD 0.03; OpenRouter: USD 0.03; XycAi: CNY 0.1127; 智谱 AI (ChatGLM): CNY 0.23 per 1M cache-read tokens.
When was GLM 5.3 Flash pricing last updated?
Updated on 2026-10-16. This is the latest recorded price update or verification; see the table for individual channel dates.
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