GLM-5.3 Prime API pricing & setup
As of 2026-10-17, the cheapest GLM-5.3 Prime channel is OpenRouter: $2.8 input / $8.8 output per 1M tokens (blended $4.3). Context 1M.
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Context: 1M · Max output: 131K · Modalities: text · Listed: 2026-09-23
Channel comparison (per 1M tokens)
| Channel | Blended | Input | Output | Cached | Access & payment (this channel) | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenRouterThird-party host $2.8 / $8.8 | $4.3 | $2.8 | $8.8 | $0.56 | ✓CN direct✓Alipay✗ID✗Intl card conditions source2026-10-17 | Third-party host: Alibaba (unknown) | openrouter.ai 2026-10-17 |
Access & payment conditions are verified per channel (see the column above); unverified never counts as met.
How to use GLM-5.3 Prime in Claude Code / Codex / OpenCode
Official helper: npx @z_ai/coding-helper
Check the provider docs for exact model IDs. Source
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Price history
Tracking since 2026-10-17; no changes yet.
FAQ
How much does the GLM-5.3 Prime API cost?
Cheapest channel (OpenRouter): $2.8 input / $8.8 output per 1M tokens, verified 2026-10-17.
Can I use GLM-5.3 Prime from China?
OpenRouter: direct yes, Alipay yes, ID required no, overseas card no
Is GLM-5.3 Prime free?
No free route or deal recorded for this model; pay-as-you-go.
What is GLM-5.3 Prime's context window?
1M tokens