Z.ai: GLM 5.3 Flash (batch)
Analysis Summary
GLM 5.3 Flash batch is listed as a text, image, and video model with tool and function calling and a 1,048,576-token context window. Input costs $0.06 per million tokens and output costs $0.20 per million tokens. There are no benchmark results for this batch entry, so the feature set does not establish its reasoning, coding, or multimodal accuracy.
The low listed prices make it an appealing candidate for inexpensive volume workflows, especially where media input and long context are useful. Before routing production traffic, test image and video interpretation, instruction adherence, and tool-call correctness with representative client tasks. If those checks pass, it could fill a cost-conscious role; the available data alone does not support treating it as a proven flagship.
Assessed September 23, 2026
Editorial notes
Score capped at 45: no benchmark data available for this model.
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DFO Verdict
Score capped at 45: no benchmark data available for this model.
How Z.ai: GLM 5.3 Flash (batch) compares
Its 1M-token context window is larger than 95% of the models we list. At $0.03 per million input tokens it is cheaper than 76% of comparable models.
Dark bar = input · light bar = output, scaled to the priciest peer.
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 | $0.03 | $0.000030 |
| Output | $0.06 | $0.000061 |
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Talk to our teamAbout Z.ai: GLM 5.3 Flash (batch)
GLM-5.3-Flash is a native multimodal model from Z.ai. It is suited for efficient coding and long-horizon agent tasks. Its hybrid sparse and linear attention architecture maintains accurate long-context behavior while..
Frequently asked questions about Z.ai: GLM 5.3 Flash (batch)
How much does Z.ai: GLM 5.3 Flash (batch) cost?
Z.ai: GLM 5.3 Flash (batch) costs $0.03 per million input tokens and $0.06 per million output tokens.
What is the context window of Z.ai: GLM 5.3 Flash (batch)?
Z.ai: GLM 5.3 Flash (batch) has a context window of 1,048,576 tokens (1M).
What can Z.ai: GLM 5.3 Flash (batch) do?
Z.ai: GLM 5.3 Flash (batch) supports image/vision input, tool use, and function calling.
Who created Z.ai: GLM 5.3 Flash (batch)?
Z.ai: GLM 5.3 Flash (batch) is developed by Z.ai and was released on August 26, 2026.