--- title: "GLM-5.3 Cost Calculator - FriendliAI" description: "Calculate the cost of using GLM-5.3 from FriendliAI. Input costs $1.40 and output $4.40 per 1M tokens." url: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/friendliai/model/glm-5.3" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/friendliai/model/glm-5.3.md" --- # GLM-5.3 Cost Calculator - FriendliAI > Calculate the cost of using GLM-5.3 from FriendliAI. Input costs $1.40 and output $4.40 per 1M tokens. ## Important Links - [View MCP Gateway](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources/mcp-gateway.md) - [Features](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/#features) - [Enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise) - [Pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing) - [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Book a Demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo) ## About GLM-5.3 GLM-5.3 is a chat model from FriendliAI, one of 4 chat models they offer. It is priced at $1.40 per 1M input tokens and $4.40 per 1M output tokens, ranking 2370 out of 3254 chat models by cost and cheaper than 26% of models in this category. GLM-5.3 supports function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,049K-token context window is in the top 10% among chat models. ## Pricing Published FriendliAI pricing for GLM-5.3. - **$1.40 / 1M tokens Input.** - **$4.40 / 1M tokens Output.** ## Technical Specifications - **Chat Mode.** - **1,048,576 Max Input Tokens.** - **1,048,576 Max Output Tokens.** - **1,048,576 Max Tokens.** ## Model Capabilities GLM-5.3 supports: Function Calling, Reasoning, Prompt Caching, Parallel Function Calling, System Messages, Response Schema, Tool Choice. ## How Pricing Compares At $1.40 per 1M input tokens and $4.40 per 1M output tokens, GLM-5.3 ranks 2370 out of 3254 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.52 for chat models, and is cheaper than 26% of models in this category. GLM-5.3 is one of 4 FriendliAI chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,049K-token context window places it in the top 10% of chat models. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | vs GLM-5.3 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | gpt-5-2025-08-07 | Azure | $1.38 | $11.00 | -2% | | gpt-5.1 | Azure | $1.38 | $11.00 | -1% | | gpt-5.1-chat | Azure | $1.38 | $11.00 | -1% | | gpt-5.1-2025-11-13 | Azure | $1.25 | $10.00 | -11% | | gpt-5 | Azure | $1.25 | $10.00 | -11% | ## More from FriendliAI - [meta-llama-3.1-70b-instruct ($0.60/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/friendliai/model/meta-llama-3.1-70b-instruct.md) - [GLM-5.3-Flash ($0.15/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/friendliai/model/glm-5.3-flash.md) - [meta-llama-3.1-8b-instruct ($0.10/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/friendliai/model/meta-llama-3.1-8b-instruct.md) ## Related Resources - [All FriendliAI pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/friendliai.md) ## FAQ ### Is GLM-5.3 cheaper than gpt-5-2025-08-07? No. GLM-5.3 costs $1.40 per 1M input tokens while gpt-5-2025-08-07 costs $1.38 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-5-2025-08-07 2% more affordable for input. However, GLM-5.3 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does GLM-5.3 pricing compare to the average chat model? GLM-5.3 input pricing is $1.40 per 1M tokens, which is 171% above the median of $0.52 for chat models. It ranks 2370 out of 3254 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 26% of models in this category. For output, it costs $4.40 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50. ### What makes GLM-5.3 different from other FriendliAI models? Among FriendliAI's 4 chat models, GLM-5.3 ranks 4 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to GLM-5.3? The most comparable chat models to GLM-5.3 are: gpt-5-2025-08-07 from Azure ($1.38/1M input tokens); gpt-5.1 from Azure ($1.38/1M input tokens); gpt-5.1-chat from Azure ($1.38/1M input tokens); gpt-5.1-2025-11-13 from Azure ($1.25/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library. ### How large is GLM-5.3's context window? GLM-5.3 supports up to 1,048,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 10% of chat models by context window size (rank 97 of 3025). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories. ### How do I calculate GLM-5.3 costs? GLM-5.3 is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $1.40 and generating 1M output tokens costs $4.40. ## Related Resources - [All FriendliAI pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/friendliai.md) - [LLM cost calculator](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md) - [Model library](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library.md) - [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing) - [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise) - [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo) - [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources.md) --- *This is a markdown version of [https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/friendliai/model/glm-5.3](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/friendliai/model/glm-5.3) for AI/LLM consumption.*