GLM 5 Turbo pricing & benchmarks
Released Mar 15, 2026 · served by 1 provider
What GLM 5 Turbo is
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...
- Model ID:
z-ai/glm-5-turbo - Modality: text->text
- Tool calling: supported · Structured output: not supported
Providers and prices for GLM 5 Turbo
The same model costs different amounts depending on who serves it. Prices are per 1M tokens, cheapest first. Uptime and throughput are OpenRouter's rolling measurements, not vendor claims.
| Provider | Input | Output | Context | Quant | Uptime 24h | Throughput |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z.AIcheapest | $1.20 | $4.00 | 203K | — | 99.9% | — |
GLM 5 Turbo benchmark results
Design Arena head-to-head results, as reported through the OpenRouter model API.
| Category | Arena | Rank | Elo | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| svg | models | #10 | 1258 | 57.3% |
| 3d | models | #14 | 1309 | 58.8% |
| dataviz | models | #14 | 1294 | 57.6% |
| gamedev | models | #14 | 1314 | 59.1% |
| codecategories | models | #16 | 1300 | 56.7% |
| uicomponent | models | #16 | 1300 | 57.5% |
| website | models | #17 | 1296 | 55.7% |
| asciiart | models | #24 | 1191 | 50% |
FAQ
How much does the GLM 5 Turbo API cost?
$1.20 per 1M input tokens and $4.00 per 1M output tokens. A typical workload of 1M input + 300K output tokens costs about $2.40.
Is GLM 5 Turbo free?
No. It is a paid model starting at $1.20 per 1M input tokens, though some providers offer trial credits.
Which provider is cheapest for GLM 5 Turbo?
Z.AI at $1.20 input / $4.00 output per 1M tokens.
Can I self-host GLM 5 Turbo?
No. GLM 5 Turbo is closed-weight and only available through hosted APIs.