Zhipu AI's GLM family offers some of the most affordable Chinese AI models.
GLM Pricing
| Model | Input (1M) | Output (1M) |
|---|---|---|
| GLM-4.6 Flash | FREE | FREE |
| GLM-5 | $0.14 | $0.14 |
| GLM-4.6 | $0.07 | $0.07 |
| DeepSeek V4 Pro | $0.14 | $0.28 |
| GPT-4o | $2.50 | $10.00 |
GLM-4.6 Flash is completely free. GLM-5 matches DeepSeek V4 Pro on input cost while being cheaper on output.
Python Quick Start
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(base_url="https://aiwave.live/v1", api_key="***")
# GLM-5
response = client.chat.completions.create(
model="glm-5",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Explain GLM-5."}]
)
Full guide: https://aiwave.live/blog/glm-5-api-guide
