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glm-5.3-flash Cost Calculator - Inferenceapis

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

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glm-5.3-flash Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 1,048,575 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00020000
Output Cost$0.00066000
Total Cost$0.00086000

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000002000 per token
Output: $0.0000006600 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

✓Function Calling
✓Reasoning

Limits

Max Input Tokens1,048,575
Max Tokens1,048,575

About glm-5.3-flash

glm-5.3-flash is a chat model from Inferenceapis, one of 36 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.20 per 1M input tokens and $0.66 per 1M output tokens, ranking 965 out of 3778 chat models by cost and cheaper than 70% of models in this category. glm-5.3-flash supports function calling, reasoning, prompt caching. Its 1,049K-token context window is in the top 14% among chat models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.20 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$0.66 per 1M tokens

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

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens1,048,575
Maximum Total Tokens1,048,575

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 1,048,575 input tokens.

Model Capabilities

✓Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
✓Advanced Reasoning - Complex problem-solving capabilities
✓Prompt Caching - Optimize repeated prompts

How glm-5.3-flash Pricing Compares

At $0.20 per 1M input tokens and $0.66 per 1M output tokens, glm-5.3-flash ranks 965 out of 3778 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.60 for chat models, and is cheaper than 70% of models in this category.

glm-5.3-flash is one of 36 Inferenceapis chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning, prompt caching. its 1,049K-token context window places it in the top 14% of chat models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs glm-5.3-flash
gpt-5.4-nanoAzure$0.20$1.250%
gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17Azure$0.20$1.250%
gpt-5-miniAzure$0.25$2.00+25%

Alternatives to glm-5.3-flash

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gpt-5.4-nano
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gpt-5-mini
$0.25/1M input
+25% vs glm-5.3-flash
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gpt-5.6-luna
$0.20/1M input
0% vs glm-5.3-flash

Frequently Asked Questions

Is glm-5.3-flash cheaper than gpt-5.4-nano?

No. glm-5.3-flash costs $0.20 per 1M input tokens while gpt-5.4-nano costs $0.20 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-5.4-nano 0% 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 $0.20 per 1M tokens, which is 67% below the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 965 out of 3778 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 70% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.66 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.75.

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

Among Inferenceapis's 36 chat models, glm-5.3-flash ranks 12 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-5.4-nano from Azure ($0.20/1M input tokens); gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 from Azure ($0.20/1M input tokens); gpt-5-mini from Azure ($0.25/1M input tokens); gpt-5.6-luna from Azure ($0.20/1M 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-flash's context window?

glm-5.3-flash supports up to 1,048,575 input tokens, placing it in the top 14% of chat models by context window size (rank 481 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-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 $0.20 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.66.