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GLM Coding Plan subscription pricing
Compare 3 GLM Coding Plan plans, included models, usage notes, and when it makes more sense to use API token pricing instead.
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Cheapest paid plan
GLM Coding Lite
$18/mo
Highest self-serve plan
GLM Coding Max
$160/mo
Cheapest related API model
GLM-5.2
$1.4/1M input tokens
| Plan | Price | Included models | Usage notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLM Coding Lite lite | $18/mo | glm-5.2, glm-5-turbo, glm-4.7, glm-4.5-air | GLM Coding Plan is limited to officially supported coding tools. Lite includes up to about 80 prompts per 5 hours and 400 prompts per week. GLM-5.2 and GLM-5-Turbo consume 3x quota during peak hours and 2x off-peak, with a limited-time 1x off-peak benefit through September. |
| GLM Coding Pro pro | $72/mo | glm-5.2, glm-5-turbo, glm-4.7, glm-4.5-air | GLM Coding Plan is limited to officially supported coding tools. Pro includes up to about 400 prompts per 5 hours and 2,000 prompts per week, about 5x Lite usage. |
| GLM Coding Max max | $160/mo | glm-5.2, glm-5-turbo, glm-4.7, glm-4.5-air | GLM Coding Plan is limited to officially supported coding tools. Max includes up to about 1,600 prompts per 5 hours and 8,000 prompts per week, about 20x Lite usage. |
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Frequently asked questions
Which GLM Coding Plan subscription is cheapest?
The cheapest paid GLM Coding Plan plan we track is GLM Coding Lite at $18/mo. Free plans are useful for testing, but paid plans usually unlock higher limits and better models.
Should I use GLM Coding Plan subscription pricing or API pricing?
Use a subscription for one person working inside the app. Use API pricing for software, agents, automations, batch jobs, or customer-facing workflows. The subscription vs API calculator models the break-even point from your daily usage.
How often is this page updated?
This page is generated from AI Pricing Guru subscription data and API pricing data. The current snapshot is dated 2026-06-19.