Claude Ultra vs GLM Coding Max
$200/mo vs $168/mo: choose by included models and usage limits. API usage is separate.
| Compare | Claude Ultra | GLM Coding Max |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly USD | $200/mo | $168/mo |
| Included models | Claude Fable 5.1, Claude Opus 5.5, Claude Sonnet 5.5, Claude Haiku 5.5 | GLM-5.3, GLM Coding Flash (GLM-5.3-Flash) |
| Billing | monthly | monthly-quarterly-yearly |
| Verified · Monthly USD source · Included models source · How we verify → | ||
GLM Coding Max is $32/mo cheaper · Updated 2026-11-02
Which one should you pick?
Pick Claude Ultra if you want
- Claude Fable 5.1 as your main model
- API credits included
Pick GLM Coding Max if you want
- GLM-5.3 as your main model
- a $32/mo lower bill
GLM Coding Max is $32/mo cheaper. Based on listed plan terms; check usage limits before upgrading.
| Claude Ultra | $200/mo $2,400 per year at the monthly rate · usage: 10× Pro weekly |
|---|---|
| GLM Coding Max | $168/mo $2,016 per year at the monthly rate · usage: 28,000 credits / 5 h |
Listed monthly prices · How we verify →
| Attribute | Claude Ultra | GLM Coding Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $200/mo | $168/mo |
| Best for | All-day Claude and agents | All-day agentic coding |
| Usage | 10× Pro weekly | 28,000 credits / 5 h |
| Billing | monthly | monthly-quarterly-yearly |
| Audience | power-user | developer |
| Models | Claude Fable 5.1, Claude Opus 5.5, Claude Sonnet 5.5, Claude Haiku 5.5 | GLM-5.3, GLM Coding Flash (GLM-5.3-Flash) |
| Key perks | $200/mo API credits; Fable 5.1 within weekly limit; Priority at peak times | 140,000 credits/week; 20+ agent tools; 50% off-peak rate |
| Context window | Not fixed per plan | Not fixed per plan |
| Web search | Yes | Yes |
| Coding agent | Yes | Yes |
| API credits included | Yes | Not listed |
| Verified | Price 2026-11-02 · models 2026-11-02 | Price 2026-11-02 · models 2026-11-02 |
✓ listed in the provider's current plan terms · — not listed (may still be available) · Pricing data: How we verify →
Usage limits in full
- Claude Ultra
- 10x Pro usage every week. No five-hour cap for verified accounts; unverified accounts have a temporary limit, removed automatically after account verification. Fable uses up to half the shared weekly allowance, not an additional pool. Continue beyond included limits with separately paid usage credits. Includes $200/month in claimable Claude Platform API credits. $200/month Claude Platform API credits. Claim after seven days on an active eligible plan by linking one Console organization. Credits refresh monthly, expire without rollover and cover direct Claude Platform API usage, not interactive Claude Code, app extra usage or third-party clouds. API requests stop without other credits when exhausted; API billing is separate. Claude Duet research preview requires waitlist access, initially for US Pro, Max, and Ultra subscribers; shares existing plan limits, including background checks and tasks. No separate Duet allowance.
- GLM Coding Max
- All plans support GLM-5.3 and GLM-5.3-Flash. Max: 28,000 credits per five-hour window and 140,000 weekly credits. Usage is credit-based, not a fixed number of prompts. The discounted monthly equivalent is for annual billing, not a monthly promotion. Quarterly billing is also offered; confirm the total at checkout.
Everything each plan lists
Only in Claude Ultra
- +Claude Sonnet 5.5 and Claude Haiku 5.5
- +web, desktop, and mobile chat
- +web search
- +Artifacts, Claude Design, Slides, and Docs
- +Claude Opus 5.5
- +Claude Code
- +projects
- +usage credits available separately
- +Claude Fable 5.1 within up to 50% of shared weekly limits
- +priority at high-traffic times
- +$200/month Claude Platform API credits. Claim after seven days on an active eligible plan by linking one Console organization. Credits refresh monthly, expire without rollover and cover direct Claude Platform API usage, not interactive Claude Code, app extra usage or third-party clouds. API requests stop without other credits when exhausted; API billing is separate.
- +Claude Duet research preview: waitlist, initially US Pro, Max, and Ultra subscribers
- +10x Pro weekly usage; verified accounts have no five-hour limit
Only in GLM Coding Max
- +GLM-5.3 and GLM-5.3-Flash
- +20+ supported agent tools
- +coding and office workflows
- +Vision Understanding, Web Search, Web Reader, and Zread MCP
- +token-based credit accounting
- +50% off-peak model credit rate
How to decide
GLM Coding Max is $32/mo cheaper. Picking between Claude Ultra and GLM Coding Max usually comes down to three things: which models you want access to, how much you'll actually use, and what ecosystem you already live in. Still unsure? The Subscription vs API calculator tells you the break-even usage where pay-as-you-go API access would be cheaper than either subscription.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price difference between Claude Ultra and GLM Coding Max?
GLM Coding Max costs $168/mo and Claude Ultra costs $200/mo, a difference of $32/month (about $384/year). Pricing verified 2026-11-02.
Which AI models are included with Claude Ultra vs GLM Coding Max?
Claude Ultra bundles Claude Fable 5.1, Claude Opus 5.5, Claude Sonnet 5.5, Claude Haiku 5.5. GLM Coding Max bundles GLM-5.3, GLM Coding Flash (GLM-5.3-Flash). The model lineup is usually the most important factor — pick the plan whose flagship models match the work you actually do.
Is Claude Ultra or GLM Coding Max better value for power users?
Claude Ultra costs $32/month more than GLM Coding Max. The reviewed model lineup lists Claude Fable 5.1, Claude Opus 5.5, Claude Sonnet 5.5, Claude Haiku 5.5 in Claude Ultra, not GLM Coding Max. Compare the recorded usage, features and billing terms above; a higher price alone does not establish a higher allowance or better value.
Can I switch between Claude Ultra and GLM Coding Max?
Check each provider's billing terms before switching. Monthly, annual and per-seat commitments can differ; cancellation usually stops renewal rather than refunding the current period.