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glm-5-3 Cost Calculator - Empiriolabs

Calculate the cost of using glm-5-3 from Empiriolabs for your AI applications

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glm-5-3 Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 1,048,576 tokens

Max: 131,072 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.001400
Output Cost$0.004400
Total Cost$0.005800

Pricing Details

Input: $0.00000140 per token
Output: $0.00000440 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

✓Function Calling
✓Reasoning
✓Web Search

Limits

Max Input Tokens1,048,576
Max Output Tokens131,072

About glm-5-3

glm-5-3 is a chat model from Empiriolabs, one of 92 chat models they offer. It is priced at $1.40 per 1M input tokens and $4.40 per 1M output tokens, ranking 2984 out of 4195 chat models by cost and cheaper than 28% of models in this category. glm-5-3 supports function calling, reasoning, web search, structured output — one of only 9 chat models with this combination. Its 1,049K-token context window is in the top 16% among chat models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$1.40 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$4.40 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 Tokens131,072

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 131,072 tokens.

Model Capabilities

✓Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
✓Advanced Reasoning - Complex problem-solving capabilities
✓Web Search - Access real-time web information
✓System Messages - Configure model behavior
✓Response Schema - Structured output formatting

How glm-5-3 Pricing Compares

At $1.40 per 1M input tokens and $4.40 per 1M output tokens, glm-5-3 ranks 2984 out of 4195 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.60 for chat models, and is cheaper than 28% of models in this category.

glm-5-3 is one of 92 Empiriolabs chat models, one of only 9 chat models combining function calling, reasoning, structured output, web search. its 1,049K-token context window places it in the top 16% of chat models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs glm-5-3
gpt-6.1-terraAzure$1.20$6.00-14%
grok-4.3Azure$1.25$2.50-11%
gemini-2.5-proVertex AI$1.25$10.00-11%

Alternatives to glm-5-3

Similar chat models from other providers

Azure
gpt-6.1-terra
$1.20/1M input
-14% vs glm-5-3
Azure
grok-4.3
$1.25/1M input
-11% vs glm-5-3
Vertex AI
gemini-2.5-pro
$1.25/1M input
-11% vs glm-5-3
Vertex AI
gemini-3.5-flash
$1.50/1M input
+7% vs glm-5-3
Google Gemini
gemini-2.5-pro
$1.25/1M input
-11% vs glm-5-3

Frequently Asked Questions

Is glm-5-3 cheaper than gpt-6.1-terra?

No. glm-5-3 costs $1.40 per 1M input tokens while gpt-6.1-terra costs $1.20 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-6.1-terra 14% more affordable for input. However, glm-5-3 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

How does glm-5-3 pricing compare to the average chat model?

glm-5-3 input pricing is $1.40 per 1M tokens, which is 133% above the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 2984 out of 4195 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 28% of models in this category. For output, it costs $4.40 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.88.

What makes glm-5-3 different from other Empiriolabs models?

Among Empiriolabs's 92 chat models, glm-5-3 ranks 65 by input cost. Its combination of function calling, reasoning, structured output, web search is shared by only 8 other chat models.

What are the best alternatives to glm-5-3?

The most comparable chat models to glm-5-3 are: gpt-6.1-terra from Azure ($1.20/1M input tokens); grok-4.3 from Azure ($1.25/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-pro from Vertex AI ($1.25/1M input tokens); gemini-3.5-flash from Vertex AI ($1.50/1M 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's context window?

glm-5-3 supports up to 1,048,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 16% of chat models by context window size (rank 454 of 3925). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

How do I calculate glm-5-3 costs?

glm-5-3 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 $1.40 and generating 1M output tokens costs $4.40.