Z.ai: GLM 5
Analysis Summary
GLM 5 from Z.ai is a capable model with an intelligence index of 39.5 and a standout agentic index of 70.7, Tool use, function calling, a 202K context window, and strong instruction following (IFBench 0.723) make it well-suited to agentic pipelines and structured automation. The tau2 of 0.982 is one of the highest in the field, indicating very reliable task completion.
For businesses, GLM 5 is a strong fit for autonomous agent workflows, long-document processing, and structured data extraction. Pricing at $0.60 input and $1.92 output is competitive for its capability level. The main consideration is provider accessibility for teams outside Z.ai's primary markets, which may affect enterprise integration and support.
A compelling option for agentic and tool-use workloads where the provider relationship can be established, offering near-top-tier agentic performance at a fraction of flagship pricing.
Assessed June 30, 2026
Editorial notes
Z.ai GLM 5 delivers a strong agentic index of 70.7 and intelligence index of 39.5 with tool use and a 202K context at $0.60 input, though it carries a provider accessibility penalty.
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How Z.ai: GLM 5 compares
Z.ai: GLM 5 ranks #36 of 385 AI models we track for overall intelligence, #13 of 293 for agentic tasks. Its 203K-token context window is larger than 66% of the models we list. At $0.60 per million input tokens it is cheaper than 32% of comparable models.
About Z.ai: GLM 5
GLM-5 is Z.aiās 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..
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Model Information
| OpenRouter ID |
z-ai/glm-5
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| Provider | z-ai |
| Release Date | February 11, 2026 |
| Context Length | 202,752 tokens |
| Status | Active |
Pricing
| Token Type | Cost per 1M tokens | Cost per 1K tokens |
|---|---|---|
| Input | $0.60 | $0.000600 |
| Output | $1.92 | $0.001920 |
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Frequently asked questions about Z.ai: GLM 5
How much does Z.ai: GLM 5 cost?
Z.ai: GLM 5 costs $0.60 per million input tokens and $1.92 per million output tokens.
What is the context window of Z.ai: GLM 5?
Z.ai: GLM 5 has a context window of 202,752 tokens (203K).
What can Z.ai: GLM 5 do?
Z.ai: GLM 5 supports tool use and function calling.
Who created Z.ai: GLM 5?
Z.ai: GLM 5 is developed by Z.ai and was released on February 11, 2026.
