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GLM-5.3-Flash Cost Calculator - Sail

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

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GLM-5.3-Flash Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 1,048,576 tokens

Max: 1,048,576 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00011000
Output Cost$0.00035000
Total Cost$0.00046000

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000001100 per token
Output: $0.0000003500 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-Flash

GLM-5.3-Flash is a chat model from Sail, one of 12 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.11 per 1M input tokens and $0.35 per 1M output tokens, ranking 566 out of 3697 chat models by cost and cheaper than 84% of models in this category. GLM-5.3-Flash 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$0.11 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$0.35 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-Flash Pricing Compares

At $0.11 per 1M input tokens and $0.35 per 1M output tokens, GLM-5.3-Flash ranks 566 out of 3697 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.60 for chat models, and is cheaper than 84% of models in this category.

GLM-5.3-Flash 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-Flash
gpt-6-lunaAzure$0.10$0.50-9%
gpt-6-luna-2026-09-22Azure$0.10$0.50-9%
gemini-2.5-flash-liteVertex AI$0.10$0.40-9%

Alternatives to GLM-5.3-Flash

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Azure
gpt-6-luna
$0.10/1M input
-9% vs GLM-5.3-Flash
Azure
gpt-6-luna-2026-09-22
$0.10/1M input
-9% vs GLM-5.3-Flash
Vertex AI
gemini-2.5-flash-lite
$0.10/1M input
-9% vs GLM-5.3-Flash
Google Gemini
gemini-2.5-flash-lite
$0.10/1M input
-9% 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 9% 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 82% below the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 566 out of 3697 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 84% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.35 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.75.

What makes GLM-5.3-Flash different from other Sail models?

Among Sail's 12 chat models, GLM-5.3-Flash ranks 4 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); gemini-2.5-flash-lite from Vertex AI ($0.10/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025 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 1,048,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 12% of chat models by context window size (rank 126 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-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 $0.35.