GLM-5.3-Flash
GLM-5.3-Flash is Zhipu's natively multimodal model, with image, video, file and text input over a 1M-token context window. The official pricing page lists CNY 0.80 input / CNY 2.80 output / CNY 0.23 cached per 1M tokens — roughly one tenth of GLM-5.3 — and currently shows no discount row (the former limited-time 50% promo has ended).
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Strengths
- Natively multimodal input (image, video, file, text)
- 1M-token context window
- Roughly one tenth of GLM-5.3 pricing
- Official pricing table currently shows no discount row (the former 50% promo has ended)
Weaknesses
- Lower raw capability than GLM-5.3
- The former 50% promo has ended; pricing is back to the standard rate
- Video input is priced separately on some platforms
Related Alternatives
GLM-5.3
Ten times the price, stronger reasoning
Qwen3.8 Flash
Comparable domestic multimodal tier
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the GLM-5.3-Flash price?
The standard price on the official pricing page is CNY 0.80 input, CNY 2.80 output and CNY 0.23 cached input per 1M tokens, with a 1M context window. The official FAQ additionally lists a limited-time 50% discount at CNY 0.40 input, CNY 1.40 output and CNY 0.115 cached; check the live pricing page for the current end date.
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