Cheaper GLM-5 API Pricing in 2026
Updated 2026-06-23
GLM-5 is available through APIsRouter. Set your SDK Base URL to https://api.apisrouter.com/v1, use model ID glm-5, and inspect usage, cost, and errors in the console.
| API base URL | https://api.apisrouter.com/v1 |
|---|---|
| Interface | OpenAI-compatible /v1 |
| Billing | Pay as you go |
| Use case | model API |
| Model ID | glm-5 |
| Display name | GLM-5 |
| Context | 200K |
| APIsRouter price | $0.5142857143 input / $2.3142857143 output per 1M tokens |
When to use this model
GLM-5 can be called through the same OpenAI-compatible APIsRouter key used for other text and image models. Keep the Base URL fixed and switch only the model field when testing alternatives.
- Useful for agent tools, coding workflows, internal applications, and API experiments.
- Request logs show token usage, cost, latency, and sanitized errors.
- Use the model catalog and pricing page as the source of truth for availability and billing.
OpenAI SDK example
Fill Base URL at /v1 and put the model ID in the model field.
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(
api_key="sk-...",
base_url="https://api.apisrouter.com/v1",
)
response = client.chat.completions.create(
model="glm-5",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Reply with one sentence if the connection works."}],
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)FAQ
What is the model ID for GLM-5?
Use glm-5. Model IDs are case-sensitive, so copying from the model catalog is safest.
How is GLM-5 billed?
Billing follows the live pricing page and request logs. Token models are charged by input/output/cache usage; image models are charged per request.
Do I need a separate API key for GLM-5?
No. One APIsRouter key can call available text and image models unless you explicitly restrict that key.