Z.ai: GLM 5.3 (batch) API pricing

Z.ai: GLM 5.3 (batch) costs per 1M tokens, normalized from the live OpenRouter feed — plus every comparable model that's cheaper.

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Z.ai: GLM 5.3 (batch) from Z Ai costs $0.450/M input / $2.00/M output per 1M tokens ($0.838/M blended). 233 comparable models are cheaper — the cheapest, MiniMax: MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free) at Free blended, is about 100% cheaper. Your row is highlighted below.

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ModelContextInput $/MOutput $/MBlended $/M
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1,048,576$0.450/M$2.00/M$0.838/M
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Frequently asked questions

How much does Z.ai: GLM 5.3 (batch) cost per 1M tokens?
Z.ai: GLM 5.3 (batch) costs $0.450/M for input and $2.00/M for output per 1M tokens, a blended $0.838/M (weighting input 3:1 over output). Pulled live from the OpenRouter API and updated daily.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Z.ai: GLM 5.3 (batch)?
The cheapest comparable alternative right now is MiniMax: MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free) at Free blended — roughly 100% cheaper than Z.ai: GLM 5.3 (batch). Whether it fits depends on your quality bar; the table lists 15 cheaper options.
What is Z.ai: GLM 5.3 (batch)'s context window?
Z.ai: GLM 5.3 (batch) supports a context window of 1,048,576 tokens . Larger context lets you pass more text or documents in a single call.
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Data: OpenRouter public model API, normalized to $/1M tokens. Blended = (3×input + output)/4. Generated 19 Oct 2026 22:00 UTC. Prices change often — confirm on the provider before committing spend.