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glm-5.3-flash Cost Calculator - Bigmodel

Calculate the cost of using glm-5.3-flash from Bigmodel for your AI applications

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glm-5.3-flash Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 1,000,000 tokens

Max: 128,000 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00011429
Output Cost$0.00040000
Total Cost$0.00051429

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000001143 per token
Output: $0.0000004000 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

✓Function Calling
✓Vision
✓Reasoning

Limits

Max Input Tokens1,000,000
Max Output Tokens128,000

About glm-5.3-flash

glm-5.3-flash is a chat model from Bigmodel, one of 3 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.11 per 1M input tokens and $0.40 per 1M output tokens, ranking 605 out of 4040 chat models by cost and cheaper than 85% of models in this category. glm-5.3-flash supports vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching. Its 1,000K-token context window is in the top 29% among chat models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.11 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$0.40 per 1M tokens

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

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens1,000,000
Maximum Output Tokens128,000

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 1,000,000 input tokens. The maximum output length is 128,000 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

How glm-5.3-flash Pricing Compares

At $0.11 per 1M input tokens and $0.40 per 1M output tokens, glm-5.3-flash ranks 605 out of 4040 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.60 for chat models, and is cheaper than 85% of models in this category.

glm-5.3-flash is one of 3 Bigmodel chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching. its 1,000K-token context window places it in the top 29% of chat models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs glm-5.3-flash
gpt-6-lunaAzure$0.10$0.50-13%
gpt-6-luna-2026-09-22Azure$0.10$0.50-13%
Gemma-4-31B-IT-NVFP4Sail$0.14$0.40+23%

Alternatives to glm-5.3-flash

Similar chat models from other providers

Azure
gpt-6-luna
$0.10/1M input
-13% vs glm-5.3-flash
Azure
gpt-6-luna-2026-09-22
$0.10/1M input
-13% vs glm-5.3-flash
Sail
Gemma-4-31B-IT-NVFP4
$0.14/1M input
+23% vs glm-5.3-flash
Vertex AI
gemini-2.5-flash-lite
$0.10/1M input
-13% vs glm-5.3-flash

Frequently Asked Questions

Is glm-5.3-flash cheaper than gpt-6-luna?

No. glm-5.3-flash costs $0.11 per 1M input tokens while gpt-6-luna costs $0.10 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-6-luna 13% more affordable for input. However, glm-5.3-flash may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

How does glm-5.3-flash pricing compare to the average chat model?

glm-5.3-flash input pricing is $0.11 per 1M tokens, which is 81% below the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 605 out of 4040 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 85% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.40 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.80.

What makes glm-5.3-flash different from other Bigmodel models?

Among Bigmodel's 3 chat models, glm-5.3-flash ranks 1 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to glm-5.3-flash?

The most comparable chat models to glm-5.3-flash are: gpt-6-luna from Azure ($0.10/1M input tokens); gpt-6-luna-2026-09-22 from Azure ($0.10/1M input tokens); Gemma-4-31B-IT-NVFP4 from Sail ($0.14/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-lite from Vertex AI ($0.10/1M 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-flash's context window?

glm-5.3-flash supports up to 1,000,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 29% of chat models by context window size (rank 991 of 3774). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

How do I calculate glm-5.3-flash costs?

glm-5.3-flash 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 $0.11 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.40.