Z.ai: GLM 5 Turbo
Analysis Summary
Z.ai GLM 5 Turbo is a text model with strong general reasoning, a 202,752-token context window, tool use, and function calling. It can support structured research, SEO planning, document workflows, and assistants that need to invoke external services while retaining a substantial working context.
The model's practical fit is strongest in controlled agent and content operations where function calls are clearly defined. Available data does not establish a coding specialty, so software-engineering use should be validated separately rather than assumed from general reasoning strength. Pricing is higher than several capable volume alternatives, particularly for output, which favours high-value tasks over bulk generation. Adopt it for reasoning-led automation when its workflow reliability proves better than cheaper options.
Assessed August 9, 2026
Editorial notes
GLM 5 Turbo provides strong general reasoning with tool use, function calling, and a 202K context window. Higher pricing and limited published coding detail make it better for structured agent work than cost-sensitive or engineering-heavy workloads.
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DFO Verdict
GLM 5 Turbo provides strong general reasoning with tool use, function calling, and a 202K context window. Higher pricing and limited published coding detail make it better for structured agent work than cost-sensitive or engineering-heavy workloads.
How Z.ai: GLM 5 Turbo compares
Z.ai: GLM 5 Turbo ranks #71 of 427 AI models we track for overall intelligence. Its 203K-token context window is larger than 57% of the models we list. At $1.20 per million input tokens it is cheaper than 24% 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.
Strongest on value. The pulled-in technical corner is the trade-off, and if the shape matters more than the price, this is your model.
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| Token Type | Cost per 1M tokens | Cost per 1K tokens |
|---|---|---|
| Input | $1.20 | $0.001200 |
| Output | $4.00 | $0.004000 |
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A website chatbot handling around 100 customer conversations a day, a few short messages each.
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Talk to our teamAbout Z.ai: GLM 5 Turbo
GLM-5 Turbo is a new model from Z.ai designed for fast inference and strong performance in agent-driven environments such as OpenClaw scenarios. It is deeply optimized for real-world agent workflows..
Frequently asked questions about Z.ai: GLM 5 Turbo
How much does Z.ai: GLM 5 Turbo cost?
Z.ai: GLM 5 Turbo costs $1.20 per million input tokens and $4.00 per million output tokens.
What is the context window of Z.ai: GLM 5 Turbo?
Z.ai: GLM 5 Turbo has a context window of 202,752 tokens (203K).
What can Z.ai: GLM 5 Turbo do?
Z.ai: GLM 5 Turbo supports tool use and function calling.
Who created Z.ai: GLM 5 Turbo?
Z.ai: GLM 5 Turbo is developed by Z.ai and was released on March 15, 2026.