GLM-5-Turbo API
Faster variant of GLM-5.1 at a slightly lower price. Good for interactive applications.
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Access GLM-5-Turbo through AI API Hub and pay less per token. Same OpenAI-compatible endpoint, lower cost.
Technical Specifications
| Provider | Zhipu AI |
| Model Family | GLM-5-Turbo |
| Release Date | 2026-05 |
| Context Window | 128K |
| Max Output Tokens | 8,192 |
| Input Price | $0.70 / 1M tokens |
| Output Price | $3.10 / 1M tokens |
| Vision Support | No |
| Function Calling | Yes ✓ |
| JSON Mode | No |
| Streaming | Yes ✓ |
| Fine Tuning | Not Available |
| Status | Active ✓ |
Overview
GLM-5-Turbo is Zhipu AI's current glm model, released in 2026-05. Faster variant of GLM-5.1 at a slightly lower price. Good for interactive applications.
For developers, the headline numbers are a 128K context window and up to 8,192 output tokens per response — enough headroom for faster glm-5 and slightly cheaper without chunking your input. Priced at $0.70/1M input and $3.10/1M output, it sits in the budget tier — ideal for high-volume pipelines where token cost dominates.
On the capability side, GLM-5-Turbo exposes 4 features: Web Search, Tool Use, Bilingual, Streaming. Note that fine-tuning isn't supported — you'll work with the base model. It's text-only, so route image or audio workloads elsewhere.
The practical appeal of routing GLM-5-Turbo through AI API Hub is simplicity: one OpenAI-compatible endpoint, USDT & USDC payments, no credit card, and you're calling the API in under 30 seconds — just swap your base URL.
What Makes GLM-5-Turbo Different
How GLM-5-Turbo is used
GLM-5-Turbo is used for general-purpose text tasks — chat, summarization, drafting, classification, and extraction. Function calling extends it to agent-style workflows where it invokes external APIs. For specialized workloads (coding, reasoning, vision), a purpose-tuned sibling may perform better.
Pricing position within Zhipu AI
GLM-5-Turbo sits in the middle of Zhipu AI's pricing at $0.70/1M input — 69% above the lineup average ($0.00 cheapest, $0.85 most expensive). 2 siblings cost less, 1 cost more. This mid-tier positioning makes it a sensible default when you're unsure which variant to pick.
GLM-5-Turbo's role in the lineup
Within Zhipu AI's lineup, GLM-5-Turbo is a mid-tier option — balanced between cost and capability. The glm family has 4 active variants, and GLM-5-Turbo occupies the upper end. This makes it a safe default for production workloads where you're not sure which tier to pick.
Real-world use cases
Real-world deployments: customer support chatbots, content drafting and summarization, classification pipelines, and extraction workflows. GLM-5-Turbo handles the standard text-in/text-out case reliably — route specialized tasks (vision, coding, reasoning) to purpose-tuned siblings.
vs sibling models
What makes GLM-5-Turbo different from sibling models: compared to GLM-5.1 ($0.15/1M more expensive, same 128K context); GLM-4.5-Air ($0.59/1M cheaper, same 128K context); GLM-4.7 Flash ($0.70/1M cheaper, same 128K context). Choose GLM-5-Turbo when a balanced cost-to-capability ratio fits your workload.
API Examples
Python
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(
api_key="YOUR_API_KEY",
base_url="https://api.apiyihe.org/v1"
)
response = client.chat.completions.create(
model="glm-5-turbo",
messages=[
{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}
]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)JavaScript / Node.js
import OpenAI from "openai";
const client = new OpenAI({
apiKey: process.env.API_KEY,
baseURL: "https://api.apiyihe.org/v1"
});
const response = await client.chat.completions.create({
model: "glm-5-turbo",
messages: [
{ role: "user", content: "Hello" }
]
});
console.log(response.choices[0].message.content);cURL
curl https://api.apiyihe.org/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"model": "glm-5-turbo",
"messages": [
{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}
]
}'Supported Features
| Vision / Image Input | ❌ Not Available |
| Audio / Voice Input | ❌ Not Available |
| Function Calling | ✅ Supported |
| JSON Mode | ❌ Not Available |
| Streaming | ✅ Supported |
| Fine-Tuning | ❌ Not Available |
| Multimodal | ❌ Not Available |
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| MMLU | Not Publicly Available |
| GPQA | Not Publicly Available |
| SWE-Bench | Not Publicly Available |
| HumanEval | Not Publicly Available |
| GSM8K | Not Publicly Available |
| MATH | Not Publicly Available |
| MMMU | Not Publicly Available |
Pricing History
GLM-5-Turbo was released in 2026-05 by Zhipu AI and is currently publicly available via AI API Hub.
Current Pricing: $0.70 per 1M input tokens · $3.10 per 1M output tokens. Pay-as-you-go with no minimum commitment.
Pricing Model: Token-based billing (pay per use). No subscription fees. No hidden costs.
💡 Zhipu AI occasionally updates pricing. AI API Hub reflects current pricing in real-time. All prices in USD. Pay with USDT or USDC — no currency conversion fees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is GLM-5-Turbo?
GLM-5-Turbo is Zhipu AI's current glm model. Faster variant of GLM-5.1 at a slightly lower price. Good for interactive applications. It offers a 128K context window and supports Web Search, Tool Use, Bilingual. You can access it through AI API Hub using USDT or USDC — no credit card required.
How much does GLM-5-Turbo cost?
GLM-5-Turbo is priced at $0.70 per 1M input tokens and $3.10 per 1M output tokens, billed pay-as-you-go with no minimum. Through AI API Hub you can start with as little as $5 and scale from there.
GLM-5-Turbo vs GPT-5.5?
They're built for different jobs. GLM-5-Turbo costs $0.70/1M input with a 128K window; GPT-5.5 runs $5.00/1M input with 256K. GLM-5-Turbo is the more cost-effective pick and still brings faster glm-5. See the full side-by-side at /compare/glm-5-turbo-vs-gpt-5.5/.
GLM-5-Turbo context window?
GLM-5-Turbo has a 128K context window, capable of processing up to 128,000 tokens in a single request. Maximum output tokens: 8,192.
Does GLM-5-Turbo support function calling?
Yes, GLM-5-Turbo supports function/tool calling, allowing you to define functions that the model can invoke. This enables AI agents, API integrations, and structured data extraction.
Is GLM-5-Turbo multimodal?
No, GLM-5-Turbo is a text-only model. For multimodal use cases, consider models with vision/audio capabilities.
GLM-5-Turbo API rate limits?
GLM-5-Turbo rate limits: 10K RPM. Higher tier plans offer increased throughput. For high-volume production use, consider Zhipu AI's faster variant models.
How to access GLM-5-Turbo API?
Access GLM-5-Turbo through AI API Hub: (1) Register at api.apiyihe.org/register?aff=8JZC, (2) Deposit USDT/USDC, (3) Get your API key instantly, (4) Use the OpenAI-compatible endpoint https://api.apiyihe.org/v1 with model name "glm-5-turbo". Start building in under 30 seconds.