Zhipu AI GLM 5

GLM 5 by Zhipu AI excels in the Coding category, where it ranks #72 with a composite score of 82/100. GLM-5 is Z.ai’s flagship open-source foundation model engineered for complex systems design and long-horizon agent workflows. Built for expert developers, it delivers production-grade performance on large-scale programming tasks, rivaling leading closed-source models. With advanced agentic planning, deep backend reasoning, and iterative self-correction, GLM-5 moves beyond code generation to full-system construction and autonomous execution. It is particularly strong in areas highlighted by its top benchmark performance and adoption metrics, making it suitable for both individual developers and enterprise teams looking for a reliable coding solution.

GLM 5 is priced at $0.72 per million input tokens and $2.30 per million output tokens (USD). Contact the provider for volume discounts and enterprise pricing. Pricing is competitive within the coding category and reflects the model's quality-to-cost ratio.

In the Coding category, GLM 5 holds rank #72 out of 6 models tracked. Its quality rank is #72 and adoption rank is #72. You can use our comparison tool at /compare to see detailed side-by-side metrics with specific alternatives. Key differentiators include its composite scoring across benchmarks, community sentiment, and real-world adoption rates.

GLM 5 has been evaluated across 5 different signals. Its strongest areas include Capabilities (67/100), Pricing (2/100), Context Window (78/100). These scores are derived from industry-standard benchmarks, community ratings, and real-world performance metrics. The composite score of 82/100 reflects a weighted combination of all tracked signals.

GLM 5 is a paid model, though some providers may offer trial credits or limited free tiers for evaluation. Check Zhipu AI's website for current free tier availability and promotional offers.