GLM-5-Code
Coding-specialized variant of GLM-5.
Data updated 2026-03-30
coding OpenAI-compatible Function calling Released 2026-02
Pricing
| Type | USD / 1M tokens |
|---|---|
| Input | $1.2 |
| Output | $5 |
| Cached Input | $0.3 |
vs Western Models
GLM-5-Code vs GPT-5.2 ($1.75/$14)
31% cheaper input 64% cheaper output
GLM-5-Code vs Claude Sonnet 4.6 ($3/$15)
60% cheaper input 67% cheaper output
GLM-5-Code vs Gemini 2.5 Pro ($1.25/$10)
4% cheaper input 50% cheaper output
IDE Setup
Cursor
base_url: https://open.bigmodel.cn/api/paas/v4
model: glm-5-code
Cline
base_url: https://open.bigmodel.cn/api/paas/v4
model: glm-5-code
Strengths
- + coding-optimized
- + agentic coding
Watch Out For
- ! content censorship
- ! premium pricing
International Access
Direct access: Yes
Latency from US: 200-400ms
Registration: account
Payment: credit card
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does GLM-5-Code cost?
GLM-5-Code costs $1.2 per million input tokens and $5 per million output tokens (USD). Cached input is $0.3/M.
Can I use GLM-5-Code from outside China?
Yes. GLM-5-Code is directly accessible internationally. Registration requires account. Payment via credit card.
Is GLM-5-Code compatible with the OpenAI API?
Yes. GLM-5-Code uses an OpenAI-compatible API. You can use any OpenAI SDK by changing the base URL to open.bigmodel.cn.
How do I use GLM-5-Code in Cursor or Cline?
Set the base URL to https://open.bigmodel.cn/api/paas/v4 and the model name to glm-5-code. Both Cursor and Cline support OpenAI-compatible providers.
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