GLM 5
StandardZhipu AI's flagship fifth-generation model.
Top reasoning and coding performance with strong Chinese and multilingual capabilities.
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GLM 5 by Zhipu AI has a Capability Index of 78.6, making it comparable to the field average. It ranks #30 out of 92 models on the idapt capability leaderboard. It resolves 72% of SWE-bench Verified coding tasks. GLM 5 is somewhat expensive at $0.95/M tokens input and $2.55/M tokens output. Cached input reads are priced at $0.20/M tokens, making repeated context cheaper. The model supports extended reasoning, a 205K context window.
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Nemotron 3 Ultravs GLM 5Frequently Asked Questions about GLM 5▼
When was GLM 5 released?
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GLM 5 was released on February 11, 2026.
Who created GLM 5?
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GLM 5 was created by Zhipu AI.
How capable is GLM 5?
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GLM 5 has a Capability Index of 78.6/100, making it comparable to the field average. It ranks #30 out of 92 models.
How much does GLM 5 cost?
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GLM 5 costs $0.95/M input tokens and $2.55/M output tokens.
What is GLM 5 API pricing?
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The GLM 5 API is priced at $0.95 per million input tokens and $2.55 per million output tokens. You can access GLM 5 through idapt.app alongside 200+ other AI models in one workspace.
Is GLM 5 a reasoning model?
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Yes, GLM 5 is a reasoning model. It can think step-by-step through complex problems before providing an answer, often yielding better results on difficult tasks like math, coding, and multi-step logic.
Does GLM 5 support image or vision input?
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No, GLM 5 does not currently support image or vision input. It is a text-only model.
Does GLM 5 support audio?
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No, GLM 5 does not support audio input.
What is the context window of GLM 5?
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GLM 5 has a context window of 205K tokens, meaning it can process approximately 153,600 words of context at once.
Is GLM 5 open source?
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GLM 5 is a proprietary model developed by Zhipu AI. The model weights and training data are not publicly available.
How does GLM 5 perform on coding?
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GLM 5 resolves 72% of SWE-bench Verified tasks — real GitHub issues fixed end-to-end, the strongest single signal for agentic software engineering.
What is GLM 5 good at?
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Based on benchmark data, GLM 5 excels at: software development and coding tasks, mathematical problem solving. It is Zhipu AI's capable model suitable for a wide range of tasks.
Where can I use GLM 5?
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You can chat with GLM 5 on idapt.app — no separate API key required. idapt is an AI workspace with 200+ models, agents, computers, and tasks. You can also access GLM 5 through Zhipu AI's own API or platform.