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Coding GLM 5.3 vs Coding GLM 5.3 (free)

Compare Coding GLM 5.3 from Z.AI and Coding GLM 5.3 (free) from Z.AI on key metrics including benchmarks, price, context length, and other model features. Access both models and hundreds of others through the AIHubMix API.

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Coding GLM 5.3
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GLM-5.3 is Z.ai’s reasoning model for coding and agentic workflows, designed for complex software engineering, long-running agents, and vulnerability analysis. It uses the same base model as GLM-5.2, with scaled post-training improving coding, task execution, and token efficiency. This model is a limited-time preview version of GLM-5.3, intended for testing and evaluation only. Service stability is not guaranteed, and we do not recommend using it in production environments. We’re waiting for the official commercial API release and will integrate it as soon as official support becomes available.

Input$0.06 /M
Output$0.22 /M
Cache read$0.015 /M
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Coding GLM 5.3 (free)
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coding-glm-5.3-free is the open and free version of coding-glm-5.3. To ensure stable service performance, usage limits are in place: up to 5 requests per minute, 100 requests per day, and a daily token allowance of 1 million.

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Pricing & Specifications

Prices are per million tokens. Time to First Token and throughput are rolling averages measured on AIHubMix.

Coding GLM 5.3
Coding GLM 5.3 (free)
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$0.22
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Cache read /M
$0.015
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Modalities
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Supported Parameters
thinkingtoolsfunction callingstructured outputs
thinkingtoolsfunction callingstructured outputs
API Formats
chat_completions · claude_api
Released
August 14, 2026
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Coding GLM 5.3 (free)
$0.00 /mo
Coding GLM 5.3
$6.90 /mo

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FAQ

What inputs and capabilities does each model support?

Coding GLM 5.3 accepts text input and supports thinking, tool calling, function calling and structured outputs; Coding GLM 5.3 (free) supports thinking, tool calling, function calling and structured outputs.

Can I call Coding GLM 5.3 and Coding GLM 5.3 (free) with the same API key?

Yes. AIHubMix serves every model on this page behind one OpenAI-compatible endpoint, so switching between them is a one-line change to the model field — no second account, key or SDK.

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