GLM-5 vs GLM 5.3 Flash
z-ai/glm-5 · z-ai/glm-5.3-flash
As of November 5, 2026, GLM 5.3 Flash is the cheaper API on UberLLM: $0.0009 per million input tokens and $0.0029 per million output, versus $0.0053 / $0.0168 for GLM-5, about 83% 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 5.3 Flash to cut cost; choose GLM-5 when its capabilities fit your task better.
GLM-5 vs GLM 5.3 Flash, side by side
| Spec | GLM-5 | GLM 5.3 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Price · input / 1M | $0.0053 | $0.0009 |
| Price · output / 1M | $0.0168 | $0.0029 |
| Context length | 198,000 | 1,048,576 |
| Max output tokens | 32,768 | 131,072 |
| Input modalities | text | text, image, video |
| Output modalities | text | text |
| Tools / functions | Yes | Yes |
| Vision (image input) | — | Yes |
| Reasoning | Yes | Yes |
| % off list | 99.5% off | 99.4% off |
| First token, median (7 days) | — | 5.2 s (4,006 requests) |
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-5 vs GLM 5.3 Flash — FAQ
Is GLM-5 or GLM 5.3 Flash cheaper?
GLM 5.3 Flash is cheaper on a blended token mix, by about 83%. 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-5 and GLM 5.3 Flash?
GLM-5: $0.0053 in / $0.0168 out per 1M tokens. GLM 5.3 Flash: $0.0009 in / $0.0029 out per 1M tokens. That's roughly a 83% blended difference. Prices are live; UberLLM adds no fee.
Can I use both GLM-5 and GLM 5.3 Flash 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.