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GLM-5.3 Cost Calculator - Sail

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

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GLM-5.3 Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 1,048,576 tokens

Max: 1,048,576 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00098000
Output Cost$0.003080
Total Cost$0.004060

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000009800 per token
Output: $0.00000308 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

✓Function Calling
✓Reasoning

Limits

Max Input Tokens1,048,576
Max Output Tokens1,048,576
Max Tokens1,048,576

About GLM-5.3

GLM-5.3 is a chat model from Sail, one of 12 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.98 per 1M input tokens and $3.08 per 1M output tokens, ranking 2279 out of 3697 chat models by cost and cheaper than 38% of models in this category. GLM-5.3 supports function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,049K-token context window is in the top 12% among chat models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.98 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$3.08 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 Tokens1,048,576
Maximum Total Tokens1,048,576

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 1,048,576 tokens.

Model Capabilities

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

How GLM-5.3 Pricing Compares

At $0.98 per 1M input tokens and $3.08 per 1M output tokens, GLM-5.3 ranks 2279 out of 3697 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.60 for chat models, and is cheaper than 38% of models in this category.

GLM-5.3 is one of 12 Sail chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,049K-token context window places it in the top 12% of chat models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs GLM-5.3
anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0AWS Bedrock$1.00$5.00+2%
anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5@20251001AWS Bedrock$1.00$5.00+2%
apac.anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0AWS Bedrock$1.10$5.50+12%

Alternatives to GLM-5.3

Similar chat models from other providers

AWS Bedrock
anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5@20251001
$1.00/1M input
+2% vs GLM-5.3
Azure
o4-mini
$1.10/1M input
+12% vs GLM-5.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GLM-5.3 cheaper than anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0?

Yes. GLM-5.3 costs $0.98 per 1M input tokens compared to anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0's $1.00 per 1M input tokens, making it 2% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching, structured output.

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

GLM-5.3 input pricing is $0.98 per 1M tokens, which is 63% above the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 2279 out of 3697 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 38% of models in this category. For output, it costs $3.08 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.75.

What makes GLM-5.3 different from other Sail models?

Among Sail's 12 chat models, GLM-5.3 ranks 10 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to GLM-5.3?

The most comparable chat models to GLM-5.3 are: anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($1.00/1M input tokens); anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5@20251001 from AWS Bedrock ($1.00/1M input tokens); apac.anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($1.10/1M input tokens); claude-haiku-4-5 from Azure ($1.00/1M 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 12% of chat models by context window size (rank 125 of 3428). 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 $0.98 and generating 1M output tokens costs $3.08.