Z.ai pricing & plans
Z.ai offers 5 fixed-price plans we track. Each is scored by Value× — the API-equivalent compute it unlocks per dollar — so you can see which Z.ai plan stretches your budget furthest.
Key facts
- Z.ai's paid plans run from GLM Coding Lite at $18/mo to GLM Coding Team — Premium Seat at $188/mo (as of October 7, 2026).
- Best value: GLM Coding Max at $168/mo unlocks an estimated $1.7k/mo of API-equivalent usage — a Value× of 10×.
- Z.ai plans include access to GLM-5.3, GLM-5.3-Flash.
| Plan | Price/mo | Est. value/mo | Value× | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLM Coding Maxbest value | $168 | $1.7k | 10× | See plan → |
| GLM Coding Team — Premium Seat | $188 | $1.9k | 9.9× | See plan → |
| GLM Coding Probest value | $80 | $720 | 9.0× | See plan → |
| GLM Coding Team — Standard Seat | $88 | $790 | 9.0× | See plan → |
| GLM Coding Litebest value | $18 | $120 | 6.7× | See plan → |
About Z.ai pricing
Zhipu GLM Coding Plan — GLM models inside Claude Code, ZCode, AutoClaw, Roo Code, Cline, Kilo Code, Crush, OpenCode/OpenClaw via an Anthropic-compatible endpoint. GLM-5.3 ERA (re-verified 2026-10-06 on docs.z.ai/devpack/overview + live subscribe page): all plans serve GLM-5.3 and GLM-5.3-Flash (OX Alpha); GLM-5.2/5.1 requests auto-route to GLM-5.3, GLM-4.7 to GLM-5.3-Flash. Prices unchanged: Lite $18, Pro $80, Max $168 monthly list; Quarterly −20%, Yearly −30% ($12.6/$56/$117.6 per mo effective — subscribe page defaults to the Yearly toggle). Team Plan self-serve seats unchanged: Standard Seat $88/seat/mo (15,000 credits/5h + 66,000/wk) and Premium Seat $188/seat/mo (35,000/5h + 155,000/wk), 10% off annual, min 2 seats, overage billed at 10% off API list (limited-time). Individual quota unchanged, credit-based with 5-hour + weekly windows: Lite 2,000/10,000, Pro 12,000/60,000, Max 28,000/140,000. Off-peak (outside Mon–Fri 14:00–18:00 UTC+8) = 50% credits. PROMOS ENDED (re-checked 2026-10-07, no longer shown on z.ai/subscribe): the Sep 25–Oct 7 all-day off-peak 50% credit rate and the Sep 3–Oct 7 GLM-5.3-Flash campaign (unlimited Flash 23:00–09:00 + doubled quota on other agents). Prices, credit quotas and docs token-allowance tables unchanged. Docs estimate weekly GLM-5.3 allowances at 95% cache hit: Lite 48–97M, Pro 290–580M, Max 676–1,352M, and 'save up to 92%' vs on-demand API ($1.4/M in, $0.26/M cached, $4.4/M out). International pricing ~2.3× China-domestic. Referral: public 'Invite Friends, Earn Credits — up to 20% back' banner live 2026-10-06; the 10% invitee discount shows in the invite dialog (user-supplied ref link preserved).
Frequently asked questions
How much does Z.ai cost per month?
As of October 7, 2026, Z.ai's cheapest paid plan is GLM Coding Lite at $18/mo, with 4 more plans above it.
What is the best-value Z.ai plan?
GLM Coding Max at $168/mo delivers the most value per dollar: an estimated $1.7k/mo of API-equivalent usage, a Value× of 10× (as of October 7, 2026).
Does Z.ai have a free plan?
No — as of October 7, 2026, Z.ai does not offer a free tier; its plans start at $18/mo.
Which models are included in Z.ai plans?
Z.ai plans include access to GLM-5.3, GLM-5.3-Flash (as of October 7, 2026).
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