GLM-4 Models by Zhipu AI

About

The GLM-4 family, developed by Zhipu AI and Tsinghua University, represents an evolving series of large language models renowned for their multilingual capabilities and state-of-the-art performance. Building upon previous ChatGLM generations, these models are pre-trained on an extensive dataset of ten trillion tokens across Chinese, English, and 24 other languages. They undergo rigorous multi-stage post-training, involving supervised fine-tuning and reinforcement learning from human feedback, which enables them to rival or surpass GPT-4 on various benchmarks. The series includes versions like GLM-4, GLM-4-Air, and GLM-4-9B, each tailored for different tasks and resource constraints. A notable feature is the GLM-4 All Tools model that can autonomously use web browsers and Python interpreters for complex task completion. Open-source variants, such as GLM-4-9B and its chat-optimized version, along with multimodal models like GLM-4V-9B, which integrates image processing, highlight the family's versatility. Recent advancements include the GLM-4-Voice model, an end-to-end speech model supporting Chinese and English, further extending the boundaries of open-source LLMs 1 3 5 6 7 8.

Specifications(21 models)

Available From(11 providers)

AWS Bedrock

Bitdeer AI

Cloudflare Workers AI

Fireworks AI

GCP Vertex AI

Novita AI

NVIDIA NIM

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Pricing

Comparisons

• Claude Opus 4.7 vs GLM-4.6
• Composer 2.5 vs GLM-4.6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GLM-4 used for?

GLM-4 is used for vision, realtime voice, and audio. The family description and listed model capabilities point to those workloads as the best fit.

How does GLM-4 compare to GLM-5?

GLM-4 by Zhipu AI is strongest where you need vision, while GLM-5 by Zhipu AI is the closest related family to check for coding. GLM-4 has 21 listed variants and reaches up to 200k context, while GLM-5 reaches up to 1m context, so compare the specs and pricing tables before choosing a production model.

Which GLM-4 model should I use?

For the lowest listed input price, start with GLM-4V 9B through Replicate API at $0.05/1M input tokens. For the most capable/latest local choice, evaluate GLM 4.7 with 200k context and tool use, function calling, and structured outputs.

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Models(21)