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Why use GLM-5 on OpenRouter?
OpenRouter offers GLM-5 with pay-as-you-go pricing at $0.60/1M 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 across 5 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-5z-ai/glm-5Request example
z-ai/glm-5.Gotchas
- Use provider model ID "z-ai/glm-5", not the LLMReference slug "glm-5".
Compare GLM-5 Across Providers
| Provider | Input (per 1M) | Output (per 1M) |
|---|---|---|
| Fireworks AI | $1.00 | $3.20 |
| OpenRouter | $0.60 | $2.08 |
| Together AI | $1.00 | $3.20 |
| GCP Vertex AI | $1.00 | $3.20 |
| NVIDIA NIM | — | — |
Pricing
| Type | Price (per 1M) |
|---|---|
| Input tokens | $0.60 |
| Output tokens | $2.08 |
Capabilities
About GLM-5
Flagship open-weight foundation model from Zhipu AI with 744B parameters (40B active per token) in Mixture of Experts architecture. Trained on 28.5T tokens using DeepSeek Sparse Attention on Huawei Ascend hardware. Achieves state-of-the-art performance on coding and agentic benchmarks (SWE-bench Verified: 77.8%). Supports autonomous planning, multi-step tool use, and self-correction.
FAQ
What does GLM-5 cost on OpenRouter?
On OpenRouter, GLM-5 costs $0.6 per 1M input tokens and $2.08 per 1M output tokens.
What is the context window for GLM-5 on OpenRouter?
GLM-5 supports a 202,752 token context window on OpenRouter.
How does OpenRouter compare to other GLM-5 providers?
GLM-5 is available from 5 providers. The cheapest input pricing is $0.6/1M tokens from OpenRouter.
What API model ID do I use for GLM-5 on OpenRouter?
Use the model ID z-ai/glm-5 when calling OpenRouter's API.
Who created GLM-5?
GLM-5 was created by Zhipu AI as part of the GLM-5 model family.
Is GLM-5 open source?
GLM-5's open source status is unknown in the seed data.