Is GLM-5.3-FlashX or GLM-5 cheaper?

GLM-5.3-FlashX is cheaper on output tokens ($1.25 vs $3.20 per 1M).

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

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

GLM-5.3-FlashX vs GLM-5

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

Spec	GLM-5.3-FlashX	GLM-5
Provider	Zhipu AI	Zhipu AI
Input / 1M tokens	$0.37	$1.00
Output / 1M tokens	$1.25	$3.20
Context window	1M	205K
Parameters	—	744B
Open weights	Yes	Yes
Released	Sep 2026	Feb 2026

GLM-5.3-FlashX details →GLM-5 details →

FAQ

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