Is GLM-5.3 or GLM-5 cheaper?

GLM-5 is cheaper on output tokens ($3.20 vs $3.96 per 1M).

Which has the larger context window, GLM-5.3 or GLM-5?

GLM-5.3 has the larger context window (1M tokens).

GLM-5.3 vs GLM-5

GLM-5 is cheaper on output tokens, while GLM-5.3 offers a larger context window. Choose GLM-5.3 or GLM-5 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.

Spec	GLM-5.3	GLM-5
Provider	Friendli	Friendli
Input / 1M tokens	$1.26	$1.00
Output / 1M tokens	$3.96	$3.20
Context window	1M	203K
Parameters	—	744B
Open weights	Yes	Yes
Released	Aug 2026	Feb 2026

GLM-5.3 details →GLM-5 details →

FAQ

Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.