--- title: "GLM-5.3-Flash - Model Details & Comparison" description: "GLM-5.3-Flash from Friendliai: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/friendliai/glm-5.3-flash" markdown: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/friendliai/glm-5.3-flash.md" --- # GLM-5.3-Flash - Model Details & Comparison > GLM-5.3-Flash from Friendliai: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models. ## Important Links - [View MCP Gateway](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/resources/mcp-gateway.md) - [Features](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/#features) - [Enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise) - [Pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing) - [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Book a Demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo) ## About GLM-5.3-Flash GLM-5.3-Flash is a chat model from FriendliAI, one of 8 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $0.50 per 1M output tokens, ranking 691 out of 3648 chat models by cost and cheaper than 78% of models in this category. GLM-5.3-Flash supports vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,049K-token context window is in the top 11% among chat models. ## Specifications - **Friendliai Provider.** - **Chat Mode.** - **1,048,576 Max Input Tokens.** - **1,048,576 Max Output Tokens.** - **1,048,576 Max Tokens.** - **$0.15 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$0.50 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities GLM-5.3-Flash supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Video Input, Prompt Caching, Parallel Function Calling, System Messages, Response Schema, Tool Choice. ## GLM-5.3-Flash Pricing Overview At $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $0.50 per 1M output tokens, GLM-5.3-Flash ranks 691 out of 3648 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.57 for chat models, and is cheaper than 78% of models in this category. GLM-5.3-Flash is one of 8 FriendliAI chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,049K-token context window places it in the top 11% of chat models. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to GLM-5.3-Flash with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | deepseek-v4.1-flash | OpenRouter | $0.15 | $0.60 | | mimo-v2.5 | OpenRouter | $0.14 | $0.28 | | GLM-5.3-Flash | Together AI | $0.15 | $0.50 | | mimo-v2.5 | Novita | $0.17 | $0.34 | | MiMo-V2.5 | DeepInfra | $0.14 | $0.28 | - [Compare deepseek-v4.1-flash](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/deepseek-v4.1-flash.md) - [Compare mimo-v2.5](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/mimo-v2.5.md) - [Compare GLM-5.3-Flash](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/together_ai/glm-5.3-flash.md) - [Compare mimo-v2.5](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/novita/mimo-v2.5.md) - [Compare MiMo-V2.5](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/deepinfra/mimo-v2.5.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate GLM-5.3-Flash costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/friendliai/model/glm-5.3-flash.md) - [All FriendliAI pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/friendliai.md) ## FAQ ### Is GLM-5.3-Flash cheaper than deepseek-v4.1-flash? No. GLM-5.3-Flash costs $0.15 per 1M input tokens while deepseek-v4.1-flash costs $0.15 per 1M input tokens, making deepseek-v4.1-flash 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 $0.15 per 1M tokens, which is 74% below the median of $0.57 for chat models. It ranks 691 out of 3648 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 78% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.50 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.65. ### What makes GLM-5.3-Flash different from other FriendliAI models? Among FriendliAI's 8 chat models, GLM-5.3-Flash ranks 2 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to GLM-5.3-Flash? The most comparable chat models to GLM-5.3-Flash are: deepseek-v4.1-flash from OpenRouter ($0.15/1M input tokens); mimo-v2.5 from OpenRouter ($0.14/1M input tokens); GLM-5.3-Flash from Together AI ($0.15/1M input tokens); mimo-v2.5 from Novita ($0.17/1M 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 11% of chat models by context window size (rank 129 of 3577). 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 $0.15 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.50. ## Related Resources - [Friendliai models](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/provider/friendliai.md) - [Model library](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library.md) - [LLM cost calculator](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md) - [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing) - [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise) - [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo) - [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/resources.md) --- *This is a markdown version of [https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/friendliai/glm-5.3-flash](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/friendliai/glm-5.3-flash) for AI/LLM consumption.*