Z.ai: GLM 5.2 (batch)

z-ai · Released Jun 16, 2026
DFO score
11.3 variant, not ranked separately
Speed
– Not reported
Input Price #513 / 735
$0.623 per 1M tokens
Output Price #450 / 735
$1.27 per 1M tokens
Context #35 / 735
1M tokens

Analysis Summary

GLM 5.2 (batch) is a Z.ai text model listing with a 1M-token context window, tool use, and function calling. The supplied entry does not include model-specific benchmark results, leaving its reasoning, coding, and instruction-following quality unverified relative to tested models.

The context size and tool interfaces are relevant to long-document processing and connected workflows, but neither demonstrates dependable results on its own. For an agency, it is a candidate for a controlled evaluation of routine text tasks, especially where a lower listed token cost matters. The provided prices are $0.70 per million input tokens and $2.20 per million output tokens.

Run a small task-based pilot before moving client work onto it. Without benchmark evidence, it should not displace a model with demonstrated quality on the same workflow.

Assessed September 23, 2026

Editorial notes

GLM 5.2 (batch) lists a 1M-token context, tool use, and function calling at comparatively low listed prices. Its entry has no model-specific benchmark results, so capability and production reliability remain unverified.

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DFO Verdict

GLM 5.2 (batch) lists a 1M-token context, tool use, and function calling at comparatively low listed prices. Its entry has no model-specific benchmark results, so capability and production reliability remain unverified.

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How Z.ai: GLM 5.2 (batch) compares

Its 1M-token context window is larger than 95% of the models we list. At $0.62 per million input tokens it is cheaper than 30% of comparable models.

Position in the field
DFO score: ahead of 52% of models #350
Price: cheaper than 30% of models #513
Context: larger than 95% of models #35
worst in fieldmedianbest in field
Price vs frontier peers · $ per 1M tokens
Z.ai: GLM 5.2 (batch) $0.62 in $1.27 out
Anthropic: Claude Fable 5.2 $8.00 in $40.00 out
Google: Gemini 4 Argon $2.00 in $10.00 out
Anthropic: Claude Opus 5.5 $4.00 in $20.00 out

Dark bar = input · light bar = output, scaled to the priciest peer.

Context window vs peers · tokens

1M tokens ≈ 8 full-length novels or ~2,500 pages of business documents in a single request.

Pricing

Token Type Cost per 1M tokens Cost per 1K tokens
Input $0.62 $0.000623
Output $1.27 $0.001271

What would Z.ai: GLM 5.2 (batch) cost your business?

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A website chatbot handling around 100 customer conversations a day, a few short messages each.

3,000
One request is one message, email, draft or automation call.
1,200 tokens

$2.94/mo Z.ai: GLM 5.2 (batch) $0.0010 per request
$63.36/mo Anthropic: Claude Fable 5.2 $0.02 per request
$15.84/mo Google: Gemini 4 Argon · best value $0.0053 per request

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About Z.ai: GLM 5.2 (batch)

GLM 5.2 is a large-scale reasoning model from Z.ai. It supports text input and output with a 1M-token context window, and is suited for long-horizon agent workflows, project-level software engineering,..

Frequently asked questions about Z.ai: GLM 5.2 (batch)

How much does Z.ai: GLM 5.2 (batch) cost?

Z.ai: GLM 5.2 (batch) costs $0.62 per million input tokens and $1.27 per million output tokens.

What is the context window of Z.ai: GLM 5.2 (batch)?

Z.ai: GLM 5.2 (batch) has a context window of 1,048,576 tokens (1M).

What can Z.ai: GLM 5.2 (batch) do?

Z.ai: GLM 5.2 (batch) supports tool use and function calling.

Who created Z.ai: GLM 5.2 (batch)?

Z.ai: GLM 5.2 (batch) is developed by Z.ai and was released on June 16, 2026.

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