GLM 5.3 vs Z.ai: GLM 5.3 Prime
z-ai/glm-5.3 · z-ai/glm-5.3-prime
As of November 1, 2026, GLM 5.3 is the cheaper API on UberLLM: $0.0008 per million input tokens and $0.0140 per million output, versus $0.0338 / $0.1063 for Z.ai: GLM 5.3 Prime, about 88% 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 to cut cost; choose Z.ai: GLM 5.3 Prime when its capabilities fit your task better.
GLM 5.3 vs Z.ai: GLM 5.3 Prime, side by side
| Spec | GLM 5.3 | Z.ai: GLM 5.3 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Price · input / 1M | $0.0008 | $0.0338 |
| Price · output / 1M | $0.0140 | $0.1063 |
| Context length | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
| Max output tokens | 131,072 | 131,072 |
| Input modalities | text | text |
| Output modalities | text | text |
| Tools / functions | Yes | Yes |
| Reasoning | Yes | Yes |
| % off list | 99% off | 98.8% off |
| First token, median (7 days) | 3.6 s (428 requests) | — |
Best prices on UberLLM right now. No UberLLM fee on requests; adding credit by card costs 5.5% + $0.50. Updated November 1, 2026. A price more than 70% below list is what buyers were billed, not an error. Why so cheap?
GLM 5.3 vs Z.ai: GLM 5.3 Prime — FAQ
Is GLM 5.3 or Z.ai: GLM 5.3 Prime cheaper?
GLM 5.3 is cheaper on a blended token mix, by about 88%. 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 5.3 and Z.ai: GLM 5.3 Prime?
GLM 5.3: $0.0008 in / $0.0140 out per 1M tokens. Z.ai: GLM 5.3 Prime: $0.0338 in / $0.1063 out per 1M tokens. That's roughly a 88% blended difference. Prices are live; UberLLM adds no fee.
Can I use both GLM 5.3 and Z.ai: GLM 5.3 Prime 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.