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GLM-5.3-Fast Cost Calculator - Baseten

Calculate the cost of using GLM-5.3-Fast from Baseten for your AI applications

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GLM-5.3-Fast Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 1,048,576 tokens

Max: 262,144 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.002100
Output Cost$0.006600
Total Cost$0.008700

Pricing Details

Input: $0.00000210 per token
Output: $0.00000660 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

✓Function Calling
✓Vision
✓Reasoning

Limits

Max Input Tokens1,048,576
Max Output Tokens262,144
Max Tokens262,144

About GLM-5.3-Fast

GLM-5.3-Fast is a chat model from Baseten, one of 32 chat models they offer. It is priced at $2.10 per 1M input tokens and $6.60 per 1M output tokens, ranking 3022 out of 3778 chat models by cost and cheaper than 20% of models in this category. GLM-5.3-Fast supports vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,049K-token context window is in the top 14% among chat models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$2.10 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$6.60 per 1M tokens

Note: Use the interactive calculator above to estimate costs for your specific usage patterns.

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens1,048,576
Maximum Output Tokens262,144
Maximum Total Tokens262,144

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 1,048,576 input tokens. The maximum output length is 262,144 tokens.

Model Capabilities

✓Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
✓Vision - Process and understand images
✓Advanced Reasoning - Complex problem-solving capabilities
✓Prompt Caching - Optimize repeated prompts
✓Response Schema - Structured output formatting

How GLM-5.3-Fast Pricing Compares

At $2.10 per 1M input tokens and $6.60 per 1M output tokens, GLM-5.3-Fast ranks 3022 out of 3778 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.60 for chat models, and is cheaper than 20% of models in this category.

GLM-5.3-Fast is one of 32 Baseten chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,049K-token context window places it in the top 14% of chat models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs GLM-5.3-Fast
anthropic.claude-sonnet-5AWS Bedrock$2.00$10.00-5%
global.anthropic.claude-sonnet-5AWS Bedrock$2.00$10.00-5%
us.anthropic.claude-sonnet-5AWS Bedrock$2.20$11.00+5%

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eu.anthropic.claude-sonnet-5
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au.anthropic.claude-sonnet-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is GLM-5.3-Fast cheaper than anthropic.claude-sonnet-5?

No. GLM-5.3-Fast costs $2.10 per 1M input tokens while anthropic.claude-sonnet-5 costs $2.00 per 1M input tokens, making anthropic.claude-sonnet-5 5% more affordable for input. However, GLM-5.3-Fast may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

How does GLM-5.3-Fast pricing compare to the average chat model?

GLM-5.3-Fast input pricing is $2.10 per 1M tokens, which is 250% above the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 3022 out of 3778 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 20% of models in this category. For output, it costs $6.60 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.75.

What makes GLM-5.3-Fast different from other Baseten models?

Among Baseten's 32 chat models, GLM-5.3-Fast ranks 30 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to GLM-5.3-Fast?

The most comparable chat models to GLM-5.3-Fast are: anthropic.claude-sonnet-5 from AWS Bedrock ($2.00/1M input tokens); global.anthropic.claude-sonnet-5 from AWS Bedrock ($2.00/1M input tokens); us.anthropic.claude-sonnet-5 from AWS Bedrock ($2.20/1M input tokens); eu.anthropic.claude-sonnet-5 from AWS Bedrock ($2.20/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

How large is GLM-5.3-Fast's context window?

GLM-5.3-Fast supports up to 1,048,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 14% of chat models by context window size (rank 303 of 3499). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

How do I calculate GLM-5.3-Fast costs?

GLM-5.3-Fast is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $2.10 and generating 1M output tokens costs $6.60.