Pricing
| Provider | Input / 1M | Cached / 1M | Output / 1M |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inference.net | $0.95 | $0.20 | $2.55 |
USD, as of October 27, 2026. Live prices
GLM 5 API
- 205KContext
- 131KMax output
- $0.95/ $2.55From, per 1M in / out
- 1Provider
Providers
Cost
| Workload | Inference.net |
|---|---|
| 1,000 chat replies2K in, 500 out each | $3.18 |
| 1,000 agent tasks50K in, 5K out each | $60.25 |
| Monthly batch job500M in, 50M out | $602.50 |
Quickstart
curl https://api.routerplus.com/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $ROUTERPLUS_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"model": "z-ai/glm-5",
"messages": [{ "role": "user", "content": "Hello" }]
}'FAQ
How much does the GLM 5 API cost?
On RouterPlus, GLM 5 costs $0.95 per million input tokens and $2.55 per million output tokens at Inference.net, the lowest listed prices and the provider where routing starts. Prices as of October 27, 2026.
Which providers serve GLM 5?
Inference.net serves GLM 5 on RouterPlus today.
What is the GLM 5 model ID?
Use "z-ai/glm-5" as the model with the OpenAI-compatible endpoint at https://api.routerplus.com/v1. The same key also accepts the Anthropic API format.
What is the GLM 5 context window?
205K tokens of context and up to 131K output tokens, per the RouterPlus catalog. A provider can list a lower limit; the console shows each one.
Is GLM 5 open weights?
Yes. Z.ai publishes GLM 5 as an open-weight model, which is why several independent providers can host it.
Do any GLM 5 providers retain prompts?
None of the 1 providers serving GLM 5 on RouterPlus list prompt retention.
Can I reserve capacity for GLM 5?
Yes. Tell us the model, the throughput you need and the region with "I need inference", and RouterPlus lines up reserved capacity for it.