Zhipu AI
Open weightsWhat is GLM (Zhipu / Z.AI)?
GLM chat and reasoning APIs via Z.AI for international users, plus open GLM weights.
Pricing & facts as of 2026-11-04 (Asia/Shanghai calendar date used for editorial stamps). Re-check official links before purchase.
Zhipu’s GLM series is available internationally through Z.AI (z.ai / open docs). Overseas readers should use Z.AI pricing and docs rather than China-only BigModel CN pricing. Open weights for some GLM generations are published separately.
API and console
- Console: https://z.ai
- Pricing: https://docs.z.ai/guides/overview/pricing
Pricing (USD, per 1M tokens)
| Model / SKU | Input | Output | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
GLM API SKUs (Z.AI) | See Z.AI pricing overview | See Z.AI pricing overview | Confirm live rates on docs.z.ai |
Highlights
- International docs and billing via Z.AI
- Reasoning and general chat SKUs in one family
- Useful alternative when comparing Chinese API vendors for agents
Caveats for overseas teams
- Brand naming (Zhipu / BigModel / Z.AI) can confuse — use the endpoint you registered on
- Open-weight license terms are release-specific
License / open weights
Varies by GLM open release — check the specific Hugging Face LICENSE
FAQ
What is GLM (Zhipu / Z.AI)?
Zhipu’s GLM series is available internationally through Z.AI (z.ai / open docs). Overseas readers should use Z.AI pricing and docs rather than China-only BigModel CN pricing. Open weights for some GLM generations are published separately.
Does GLM (Zhipu / Z.AI) offer open weights?
Yes — see license notes: Varies by GLM open release — check the specific Hugging Face LICENSE. Always verify the LICENSE file for the exact checkpoint.
Where do I get GLM (Zhipu / Z.AI) API pricing?
Use the official pricing page (as of 2026-11-04): https://docs.z.ai/guides/overview/pricing. This wiki cites that source and may omit numbers when the live table is unclear.