GLM 4.5 vs GLM-5
z-ai/glm-4.5 · z-ai/glm-5
As of November 5, 2026, GLM-5 is the cheaper API on UberLLM: $0.0053 per million input tokens and $0.0168 per million output, versus $0.0059 / $0.0216 for GLM 4.5, about 21% less when output is 3 tokens for every input token. These are the best prices on the market right now. Both work with one OpenAI-compatible key and UberLLM adds no fee. Choose GLM-5 to cut cost; choose GLM 4.5 when its capabilities fit your task better.
GLM 4.5 vs GLM-5, side by side
| Spec | GLM 4.5 | GLM-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price · input / 1M | $0.0059 | $0.0053 |
| Price · output / 1M | $0.0216 | $0.0168 |
| Context length | 128,000 | 198,000 |
| Max output tokens | 32,768 | 32,768 |
| Input modalities | text | text |
| Output modalities | text | text |
| Tools / functions | Yes | Yes |
| Reasoning | Yes | Yes |
| % off list | 99% off | 99.5% off |
Best prices on UberLLM right now. No UberLLM fee on requests; adding credit by card costs 5.5% + $0.50. Updated November 5, 2026. A price more than 70% below list is what buyers were billed, not an error. Why so cheap?
GLM 4.5 vs GLM-5 — FAQ
Is GLM 4.5 or GLM-5 cheaper?
GLM-5 is cheaper on a blended token mix, by about 21%. A request costs what its provider charged, UberLLM adds no fee, and every request is listed with its cost in Activity.
What's the price difference between GLM 4.5 and GLM-5?
GLM 4.5: $0.0059 in / $0.0216 out per 1M tokens. GLM-5: $0.0053 in / $0.0168 out per 1M tokens. That's roughly a 21% blended difference. Prices are live; UberLLM adds no fee.
Can I use both GLM 4.5 and GLM-5 with one API?
Yes. Both are served through a single OpenAI-compatible endpoint — set the base URL to https://api.uberllm.dev/v1 and your UberLLM key, then switch between them by changing the model id. Anthropic SDKs work via https://api.uberllm.dev/v1/messages.