GLM 5 without a subscription
GLM’s flagship: code and hard tasks for little money.
- Maker
- Zhipu AI (Z.ai), China
- Family
- GLM, everyday
- Official price per 1M tokens
- $1 your text, $3.2 answer
- On Freepay
- 10x cheaper, no subscription
What GLM 5 can do
GLM is made by Zhipu AI, a Chinese company. It is a fast, inexpensive model for everyday tasks and code.
Good for:
- Everyday questions
- Code
- Short texts
- Low price
How to use GLM 5 without a subscription
The maker’s site needs an account and its paid plans are billed by card. On Freepay GLM 5 works right in the browser: no subscription and no account at the maker.
- Buy a Freepay key on FunPay. It arrives right after payment.
- Click “Sign in with key” and paste the key.
- Pick GLM 5 in the input field and ask your question.
How much GLM 5 costs
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Subscription at Zhipu AI (Z.ai) | The maker’s paid plans are billed monthly. |
| GLM 5 at Zhipu AI (Z.ai) | $1 per 1M tokens of your text, $3.2 per 1M tokens of the answer |
| GLM 5 on Freepay | 10x cheaper, no subscription. Charges ×0.5 for your text and ×1.6 for the answer |
AI models count text in tokens, small pieces of words. A Freepay key costs from $0.18 per 1M balance tokens, and every model charges its own share: strong ones more, cheap ones less. Claude Sonnet 5.5 is ×1. Every model’s price is on the Pricing page.
GLM 5 and other GLM models
| Model | Type | Official, $ per 1M | Freepay rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLM 5 | everyday | $1 / $3.2 | ×0.5 / ×1.6 |
| GLM 4.7 | fast and cheap | $0.6 / $2.2 | ×0.3 / ×1.1 |
Prices: your text / answer. You switch models right in the chat, and the balance is shared.
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GLM 5 comparisons
Frequently asked questions
How do I use GLM 5 without a subscription?
Buy a Freepay key on FunPay, click “Sign in with key”, paste the key and pick GLM 5 in the input field. You pay only for what you ask.
How much does GLM 5 cost?
Zhipu AI (Z.ai)’s official price is $1 per 1M tokens of your text and $3.2 per 1M tokens of the answer. On Freepay it is 10x cheaper with no subscription: a key costs from $0.18 per 1M balance tokens, and GLM 5 charges ×0.5 for your text and ×1.6 for the answer.
Can I use GLM 5 for free?
GLM 5 works with a key. For free you can ask our KLINCH AI model in the free chat, with no sign-up and no key.
Does GLM 5 answer in my language?
Yes. Write in your language and GLM 5 answers in it.
Do I need an account at Zhipu AI (Z.ai)?
No. The maker’s site needs an account and its paid plans are billed by card. On Freepay you only need a key.