GLM-5.2 vs GLM 5.3
z-ai/glm-5.2 · z-ai/glm-5.3
As of October 24, 2026, GLM 5.3 is the cheaper API on UberLLM: $0.0044 per million input tokens and $0.0789 per million output, versus $0.0021 / $0.2680 for GLM-5.2 — about 70% less on a blended 3:1 token mix. Both are reached through one OpenAI-compatible key and routed to the cheapest healthy seller, with UberLLM's 10% fee already included, so the price you see is the price you pay. Choose GLM 5.3 to cut cost; choose GLM-5.2 when context size wins — GLM-5.2 carries the larger context window (1,048,576 vs 1,000,000 tokens), which can matter for long-document work.
GLM-5.2 vs GLM 5.3, side by side
| Spec | GLM-5.2 | GLM 5.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price · input / 1M | $0.0021 | $0.0044 |
| Price · output / 1M | $0.2680 | $0.0789 |
| Context length | 1,048,576 | 1,000,000 |
| Max output tokens | 32,768 | 131,072 |
| Input modalities | text | text |
| Output modalities | text | text |
| Tools / functions | Yes | Yes |
| Reasoning | Yes | Yes |
| Cheapest seller | 716 | UberLLM |
| % off list | 94% off | 95% off |
Live prices via UberLLM, routed to the cheapest healthy seller. The price shown includes UberLLM’s 10% fee. Updated October 24, 2026.
GLM-5.2 vs GLM 5.3 — FAQ
Is GLM-5.2 or GLM 5.3 cheaper?
GLM 5.3 is cheaper on a blended token mix, by about 70%. UberLLM routes every request to the cheapest healthy seller and bills the price shown, with its 10% fee included.
What's the price difference between GLM-5.2 and GLM 5.3?
GLM-5.2: $0.0021 in / $0.2680 out per 1M tokens. GLM 5.3: $0.0044 in / $0.0789 out per 1M tokens. That's roughly a 70% blended difference. Prices are live and include UberLLM's 10% fee.
Can I use both GLM-5.2 and GLM 5.3 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.