GLM Coding Plan plans compared
3 Z.ai plans from $18 to $160 per month, each with price, models, limits, and an API-equivalent estimate.
3 plansbest ROI: GLM Coding LiteUpdated:
| № | Plan ↕ | Price ↕ | API equivalent ↕ | Savings $ ↕ | Savings % ↕ | Models | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  GLM Coding Lite Z.ai · Direct |
$18 | $270 | +$252 | +1400% | GLM-5.3GLM-5.3 FlashGLM-5.2 | ? | |
| 2 | GLM Coding Pro Z.ai · Direct |
$72 | $1,080 | +$1,008 | +1400% | GLM-5.3GLM-5.3 FlashGLM-5.2 | ? | |
| 3 | GLM Coding Max Z.ai · Direct |
$160 | $2,400 | +$2,240 | +1400% | GLM-5.3GLM-5.3 FlashGLM-5.2 | ? |
GLM Coding Plan plans: price vs API value
Grey bar: plan price. Purple bar: what the same usage would cost via API.
FAQ
Which GLM Coding Plan plan should I choose?
The cheapest is GLM Coding Lite at $18/month. The best value versus API is GLM Coding Lite: about $270 of usage for $18. If you hit the lower plan's limits every day, the next tier usually pays off.
How much do GLM Coding Plan plans cost?
GLM Coding Lite — $18; GLM Coding Pro — $72; GLM Coding Max — $160.
Is a GLM Coding Plan plan cheaper than the API?
With regular use, yes: the plan includes limits that would cost more via API. With light use, paying per token is cheaper. Each plan page shows its break-even point.