Z.ai
GLM 5 Turbo
GLM-5 Turbo is a new model from Z.ai designed for fast inference and strong performance in agent-driven environments such as OpenClaw scenarios.
At a glance
- Input / 1M
- $1.20
- Output / 1M
- $4
- Context
- 203K
- Max output
- 131K
- Intelligence
- 26.6
- Released
- Mar 2026
Pricing
GLM 5 Turbo API pricing
Per-token rates, plus what common tasks actually cost.
| Input tokensPer 1M tokens | $1.20 |
|---|---|
| Output tokensPer 1M tokens | $4 |
| Cached input (read)Per 1M tokens | $0.24 |
| Cache writePer 1M tokens | Not available |
Chat message
2K in, 500 out
$4.40
per 1,000 requests
Coding task
30K in, 4K out
$52
per 1,000 requests
Long document summary
150K in, 2K out
$188
per 1,000 requests
Benchmarks
GLM 5 Turbo benchmark scores
Independent scores from Artificial Analysis. Higher is better.
Intelligence index
26.6
Coding index
Not available
Agentic index
Not available
Specs
Context window and capabilities
What it can read, what it can write, and which API features it supports.
- Context window
- 203K tokens
- Max output
- 131K tokens
- Input types
- Text
- Output types
- Text
- Reasoning effort
- Not available
- Release date
- March 15, 2026
- Tool calling
- Structured outputs
- JSON mode
- Reasoning
- Temperature
- Stop sequences
- Deterministic seed
- Verbosity control
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does GLM 5 Turbo cost?
GLM 5 Turbo costs $1.20 per 1M input tokens and $4 per 1M output tokens through the API. A typical chat message costs about $4.40 per 1,000 messages.
What is the context window of GLM 5 Turbo?
GLM 5 Turbo accepts up to 203K tokens of input and can write up to 131K tokens in a single response.
What is the best alternative to GLM 5 Turbo?
GLM 5 from Z.ai is a strong alternative. It offers: 2.1x cheaper output, higher intelligence score, larger 205k context.
Can I use GLM 5 Turbo alongside other models?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to GLM 5 Turbo and any other models you pick at the same time, so you can compare answers side by side.
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