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GLM-5.2 Cost Calculator - Scx-ai

Calculate the cost of using GLM-5.2 from Scx-ai for your AI applications

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GLM-5.2 Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 1,048,576 tokens

Max: 131,072 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00055000
Output Cost$0.001784
Total Cost$0.002334

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000005500 per token
Output: $0.00000178 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

Function Calling
Reasoning

Limits

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

About GLM-5.2

GLM-5.2 is a chat model from Scx-ai, one of 2 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.55 per 1M input tokens and $1.78 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1447 out of 2912 chat models by cost and cheaper than 50% of models in this category. GLM-5.2 supports function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,049K-token context window is in the top 9% among chat models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.55 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$1.78 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
Maximum Total 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
Prompt Caching - Optimize repeated prompts
Response Schema - Structured output formatting

How GLM-5.2 Pricing Compares

At $0.55 per 1M input tokens and $1.78 per 1M output tokens, GLM-5.2 ranks 1447 out of 2912 chat models by input cost. It is competitively priced compared to the median of $0.55 for chat models, and is cheaper than 50% of models in this category.

GLM-5.2 is one of 2 Scx-ai chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,049K-token context window places it in the top 9% of chat models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs GLM-5.2
gemini-3-flash-previewVertex AI$0.50$3.00-9%
gemini-3-flash-previewGoogle Gemini$0.50$3.00-9%
kimi-k2.5Moonshot$0.60$3.00+9%

Alternatives to GLM-5.2

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Google Gemini
gemini-3-flash-preview
$0.50/1M input
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Moonshot
kimi-k2.5
$0.60/1M input
+9% vs GLM-5.2
OpenRouter
deepseek-chat-v3.1
$0.55/1M input
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OpenRouter
deepseek-r1-0528
$0.50/1M input
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is GLM-5.2 cheaper than gemini-3-flash-preview?

No. GLM-5.2 costs $0.55 per 1M input tokens while gemini-3-flash-preview costs $0.50 per 1M input tokens, making gemini-3-flash-preview 9% more affordable for input. However, GLM-5.2 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

How does GLM-5.2 pricing compare to the average chat model?

GLM-5.2 input pricing is $0.55 per 1M tokens, which is 0% at the median of $0.55 for chat models. It ranks 1447 out of 2912 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 50% of models in this category. For output, it costs $1.78 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.

What makes GLM-5.2 different from other Scx-ai models?

Among Scx-ai's 2 chat models, GLM-5.2 ranks 1 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to GLM-5.2?

The most comparable chat models to GLM-5.2 are: gemini-3-flash-preview from Vertex AI ($0.50/1M input tokens); gemini-3-flash-preview from Google Gemini ($0.50/1M input tokens); kimi-k2.5 from Moonshot ($0.60/1M input tokens); deepseek-chat-v3.1 from OpenRouter ($0.55/1M 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-5.2's context window?

GLM-5.2 supports up to 1,048,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 9% of chat models by context window size (rank 149 of 2714). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

How do I calculate GLM-5.2 costs?

GLM-5.2 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 $0.55 and generating 1M output tokens costs $1.78.