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Why use GLM-5 Turbo on OpenRouter?
OpenRouter offers GLM-5 Turbo with pay-as-you-go pricing at $1.20/1M input tokens. OpenRouter is a multi-provider LLM aggregator offering unified API access to 300+ models from all major labs and emerging providers, with automatic failover for reliability.
Compare GLM-5 Turbo across 2 providers to find the best fit for your use caseSetup recipe
Docs fallbackUse the provider REST API or SDKCreate a provider API keymodel: z-ai/glm-5-turboz-ai/glm-5-turboRequest example
z-ai/glm-5-turbo.Gotchas
- Use provider model ID "z-ai/glm-5-turbo", not the LLMReference slug "glm-5-turbo".
Compare GLM-5 Turbo Across Providers
| Provider | Input (per 1M) | Output (per 1M) |
|---|---|---|
| OpenRouter | $1.20 | $4.00 |
| Vercel AI Gateway | $1.20 | $4.00 |
Pricing
| Type | Price (per 1M) |
|---|---|
| Input tokens | $1.20 |
| Output tokens | $4.00 |
Capabilities
About GLM-5 Turbo
Purpose-built variant of GLM-5 optimized for agent orchestration and complex automated workflows. Features native agent-friendly training emphasizing tool use, command following, and persistent task execution. Designed for OpenClaw (Lobster Agent) workflows with ~0.67% tool-call error rate. Achieves 20% higher inference performance vs base GLM-5.
FAQ
What does GLM-5 Turbo cost on OpenRouter?
On OpenRouter, GLM-5 Turbo costs $1.2 per 1M input tokens and $4 per 1M output tokens.
What is the context window for GLM-5 Turbo on OpenRouter?
GLM-5 Turbo supports a 203k token context window on OpenRouter.
How does OpenRouter compare to other GLM-5 Turbo providers?
GLM-5 Turbo is available from 2 providers. The cheapest input pricing is $1.2/1M tokens from OpenRouter.
What API model ID do I use for GLM-5 Turbo on OpenRouter?
Use the model ID z-ai/glm-5-turbo when calling OpenRouter's API.
Who created GLM-5 Turbo?
GLM-5 Turbo was created by Zhipu AI as part of the GLM-5 model family.
Is GLM-5 Turbo open source?
GLM-5 Turbo is not open source; the seed data lists it as proprietary.