GLM 4.5v API Pricing / Price per 1M tokens
Zhipu AI / Z.ai • API Price Comparison
Also known as: z-ai-glm-4-5v · z ai glm 4 5v · zaiglm45v · z-ai-glm4-5v · z ai glm4 5v · glm-4.5v · glm4.5v
API pricing and token costs at a glance
Updated on · Published currencies / per 1M tokens; cheapest ranked by input
| Channel | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Cache read / 1M | Updated / verified on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official | No official quote recorded | |||
| OpenRouterLowest input | USD 0.6 | USD 1.8 | USD 0.11 | 2026-10-31 |
Metered API cost = input tokens / 1M × input rate + output tokens / 1M × output rate. At the lowest-input-rate channel, 1M input plus 250K output tokens costs approximately USD 1.05. This excludes caching, tools, retries and other service fees; the lowest input rate does not guarantee the lowest total bill.
— means the price or date is not recorded. Cross-currency ranking uses exchange rates.
GLM 4.5v is a large language model by Zhipu AI / Z.ai. Across the 1 API channels tracked here, input pricing ranges from $0.60 per 1M input tokens; the cheapest is OpenRouter at $0.60 per 1M input tokens. None of the tracked channels are directly reachable from mainland China without a proxy or VPN. It is also available through subscription plans such as GLM Coding Lite, GLM Coding Pro, GLM Coding Max. Prices are collected daily from official provider pages and every tracked channel, then cross-checked by a data-accuracy audit.
💳 Subscription Plans
Plans from Zhipu AI / Z.ai come first, followed by linked third-party plans; each group is organized by product line.
Official plans
These are the model producer’s plans. A plan may not include this exact model; check the official site for current model availability and allowances.
⌨️ Coding plans
3 plansEditor and CLI coding agents, metered in prompts rather than tokens.
- Recorded plan allowance: 10000 credits per week
- Plan price: ¥118.00/month
- Billed annually ¥991.20
- Payment methods: Alipay / WeChat Pay
Conditions and details
- Accessible from mainland China
- Currency CNY, unit per month
- EstimateFeatures, message caps, context and rate limits come from the same plan row; lines marked Estimate are not guaranteed allowances
- Does the subscription allowance cover third-party models?: Unknown
- Available in China
- EstimateRecorded estimated plan allowance: 60000 credits per week
- Context tokens: 202752
- Plan price: ¥538.00/month
- Billed annually ¥4,519.20 (¥104.25/month)
Conditions and details
- Payment methods: Alipay / WeChat Pay
- Accessible from mainland China
- Currency CNY, unit per month
- EstimateFeatures, message caps, context and rate limits come from the same plan row; lines marked Estimate are not guaranteed allowances
- Does the subscription allowance cover third-party models?: Unknown
- Available in China
- EstimateRecorded estimated plan allowance: 140000 credits per week
- Plan price: ¥1,078.00/month
- Billed annually ¥9,055.20
- Payment methods: Alipay / WeChat Pay
Conditions and details
- Accessible from mainland China
- Currency CNY, unit per month
- EstimateFeatures, message caps, context and rate limits come from the same plan row; lines marked Estimate are not guaranteed allowances
- Does the subscription allowance cover third-party models?: Unknown
- Available in China
Which plan is right for you?
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OpenRouter4 variants💰 Best Price | Aggregator | $0.60 | $1.80 | - | - | - | |
Show all price variants for this channelOpenRouter Auto / default routeDefault $0.60 / $1.80 per 1M default_route Cheapest endpoint: Novita $0.60 / $1.80 per 1M cheapest_endpoint Novita | z-ai/glm-4.5v $0.60 / $1.80 per 1M upstream_provider Z.AI | z-ai/glm-4.5v $0.60 / $1.80 per 1M upstream_provider | |||||||
| Usage Level | Tokens/Month | OpenRouter |
|---|---|---|
| 🐣 Light | 0.1M in + 0.1M out | $0.15 |
| 📊 Medium | 1.0M in + 0.5M out | $1.50 |
| 🚀 Heavy | 10.0M in + 5.0M out | $15.00 |
| 🏢 Enterprise | 100.0M in + 50.0M out | $150.00 |
Frequently asked questions about glm-4.5v
How much does the GLM 4.5v API cost?
The lowest input rate is USD 0.6 per 1M tokens; output on that channel is USD 1.8 per 1M tokens.
Which channel has the cheapest GLM 4.5v API?
OpenRouter has the lowest input rate: USD 0.6 per 1M tokens. Cross-currency ranking uses exchange rates; compare output and cache prices separately.
What is the GLM 4.5v cache-read price?
OpenRouter: USD 0.11 per 1M cache-read tokens.
When was GLM 4.5v pricing last updated?
Updated on 2026-10-31. This is the latest recorded price update or verification; see the table for individual channel dates.
Is there a free GLM 4.5v API?
No available recorded channel lists both input and output at zero. Missing prices, free cache reads or a free chat tier do not establish a free API; check provider terms for trial credits.
How do I calculate GLM 4.5v token costs and monthly spend?
Metered API cost = input tokens / 1M × input rate + output tokens / 1M × output rate. At the lowest-input-rate channel, 1M input plus 250K output tokens costs approximately USD 1.05. This excludes caching, tools, retries and other service fees; the lowest input rate does not guarantee the lowest total bill.
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