GLM 5.3 Flashx API Pricing / Price per 1M tokens
Zhipu AI / Z.ai • API Price Comparison
Also known as: z-ai-glm-5.3-flashx · z ai glm 5.3 flashx · zaiglm5.3flashx · z-ai-glm5.3-flashx · z ai glm5.3 flashx · glm-5.3-flashx · glm5.3flashx · glm5.3-flashx · glm5.3 flashx
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhipu AI / Z.aiOfficial | USD 0.37 | USD 1.25 | USD 0.075 | 2026-10-29 |
| Zhipu AI / Z.aiOfficialLowest input | CNY 2 | CNY 7 | CNY 0.57 | 2026-11-03 |
| OpenRouter | USD 0.37 | USD 1.25 | USD 0.075 | 2026-11-03 |
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 CNY 3.75. 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 5.3 Flashx is a large language model by Zhipu AI / Z.ai with a 1.0M-token context window. Across the 3 API channels tracked here, input pricing ranges from $0.29–$0.37 per 1M input tokens (USD-normalized); the cheapest is Zhipu AI / Z.ai at ¥2.00 per 1M input tokens. The official channel (Zhipu AI / Z.ai) charges $0.37 per 1M input tokens and $1.25 per 1M output tokens. Channels reachable from mainland China without a VPN include Zhipu AI / Z.ai. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Zhipu AI / Z.ai💰 Best Price🏢 Official | Official | ¥2.00 | ¥7.00 | - | -21.7% | ||
Zhipu AI / Z.ai🏢 Official | Official | $0.37 | $1.25 | - | - | Baseline | |
OpenRouter3 variants | Aggregator | $0.37 | $1.25 | - | - | - | |
Show all price variants for this channelOpenRouter Auto / default routeDefault $0.37 / $1.25 per 1M default_route Cheapest endpoint: Z.AI $0.37 / $1.25 per 1M cheapest_endpoint Z.AI | z-ai/glm-5.3-flashx-20260918 $0.37 / $1.25 per 1M upstream_provider | |||||||
| Usage Level | Tokens/Month | Zhipu AI / Z.ai | Zhipu AI / Z.ai | OpenRouter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🐣 Light | 0.1M in + 0.1M out | $0.08 | $0.10 | $0.10 |
| 📊 Medium | 1.0M in + 0.5M out | $0.80 | $1.00 | $1.00 |
| 🚀 Heavy | 10.0M in + 5.0M out | $7.97 | $9.95 | $9.95 |
| 🏢 Enterprise | 100.0M in + 50.0M out | $79.71 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
Frequently asked questions about glm-5.3-flashx
How much does the GLM 5.3 Flashx API cost?
The lowest input rate is CNY 2 per 1M tokens; output on that channel is CNY 7 per 1M tokens.
Which channel has the cheapest GLM 5.3 Flashx API?
Zhipu AI / Z.ai has the lowest input rate: CNY 2 per 1M tokens. Cross-currency ranking uses exchange rates; compare output and cache prices separately.
What is the GLM 5.3 Flashx cache-read price?
Zhipu AI / Z.ai: USD 0.075; OpenRouter: USD 0.075; Zhipu AI / Z.ai: CNY 0.57 per 1M cache-read tokens.
When was GLM 5.3 Flashx pricing last updated?
Updated on 2026-11-03. This is the latest recorded price update or verification; see the table for individual channel dates.
Is there a free GLM 5.3 Flashx 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 5.3 Flashx 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 CNY 3.75. This excludes caching, tools, retries and other service fees; the lowest input rate does not guarantee the lowest total bill.
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