ChatGLM Pricing 2026 — Plans, Cost & Free Tier
Complete ChatGLM pricing breakdown for 2026. See all plans, free tier limits, API costs, and whether it's worth it. Compare with 5 alternatives.
Starting Price
Free / open weights
Free Tier
✅ Yes
ChatGLM Plans & Pricing Tiers
Open weights
$0
Self-host, free
ChatGLM API Pricing
ChatGLM offers an API for developers. API pricing is typically pay-per-use (per million tokens, per image, or per second). Check the official website for current rates and rate limits.
Visit ChatGLM API docsIs ChatGLM Worth the Price?
ChatGLM is rated 4.1/5 and is best for open bilingual self-host. At Free / open weights, it's a good value — the free tier lets you try before you buy. Consider your use case: if you need open bilingual self-host, ChatGLM is a solid choice. Otherwise, check the alternatives below.
ChatGLM Alternatives (Cheaper & Free)
Claude
Best for coding (SWE-bench) + nuanced long-form writing.
Free · $20/mo Pro
4.8
DeepL
World's most accurate AI translator — 32 languages.
Free · from $8.74/mo Pro
4.7
ChatGPT
The most widely used general-purpose AI assistant.
Free · $20/mo Plus
4.6
Muse Glimmer
Meta's newest frontier open-weights model (Aug 2026).
Free / open weights
4.6
Llama 4
Meta's open-weights frontier model family — Scout to Behemoth.
Free / open weights
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ChatGLM Pricing FAQs
How much does ChatGLM cost?
ChatGLM pricing: Free / open weights. The free tier includes limited usage; paid plans unlock higher limits and premium features. See the pricing table above for full breakdown.
Is ChatGLM free?
Yes — ChatGLM has a free tier. Free / open weights. The free tier is sufficient for trying the tool, but paid plans offer higher limits and more features.
Does ChatGLM offer an API?
Yes — ChatGLM has an API available for developers. API pricing is typically pay-per-use (per million tokens or per image). See the official website for current API rates.
Is ChatGLM worth the price?
ChatGLM is rated 4.1/5. It's worth the price if you need open bilingual self-host. Compare it with alternatives before deciding — see the alternatives section above.
What are the best ChatGLM alternatives?
The best alternatives to ChatGLM are Claude, DeepL, ChatGPT. Compare their pricing and features in the alternatives section above.
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