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glm-5.3-flash Cost Calculator - OpenRouter

Calculate the cost of using glm-5.3-flash from OpenRouter for your AI applications

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glm-5.3-flash Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 1,048,576 tokens

Max: 943,718 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00004800
Output Cost$0.00020000
Total Cost$0.00024800

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000000480 per token
Output: $0.0000002000 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

✓Function Calling
✓Vision
✓Reasoning

Limits

Max Input Tokens1,048,576
Max Output Tokens943,718
Max Tokens943,718

About glm-5.3-flash

glm-5.3-flash is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 504 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.05 per 1M input tokens and $0.20 per 1M output tokens, ranking 117 out of 3781 chat models by cost and cheaper than 97% of models in this category. glm-5.3-flash supports vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,049K-token context window is in the top 14% among chat models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.05 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$0.20 per 1M tokens

Note: Use the interactive calculator above to estimate costs for your specific usage patterns.

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens1,048,576
Maximum Output Tokens943,718
Maximum Total Tokens943,718

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 1,048,576 input tokens. The maximum output length is 943,718 tokens.

Model Capabilities

✓Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
✓Vision - Process and understand images
✓Advanced Reasoning - Complex problem-solving capabilities
✓Prompt Caching - Optimize repeated prompts
✓Response Schema - Structured output formatting

How glm-5.3-flash Pricing Compares

At $0.05 per 1M input tokens and $0.20 per 1M output tokens, glm-5.3-flash ranks 117 out of 3781 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.60 for chat models, and is cheaper than 97% of models in this category.

glm-5.3-flash is one of 504 OpenRouter chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,049K-token context window places it in the top 14% of chat models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs glm-5.3-flash
gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07Azure$0.06$0.44+15%
gpt-5-nanoAzure$0.05$0.40+4%
Qwen3.6-35B-A3BSail$0.05$0.40+4%

Alternatives to glm-5.3-flash

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Azure
gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07
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gpt-5-nano
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Sail
Qwen3.6-35B-A3B
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+4% vs glm-5.3-flash
OpenAI
gpt-5-nano
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gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07
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+4% vs glm-5.3-flash

Frequently Asked Questions

Is glm-5.3-flash cheaper than gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07?

Yes. glm-5.3-flash costs $0.05 per 1M input tokens compared to gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07's $0.06 per 1M input tokens, making it 15% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output.

How does glm-5.3-flash pricing compare to the average chat model?

glm-5.3-flash input pricing is $0.05 per 1M tokens, which is 92% below the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 117 out of 3781 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 97% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.20 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.75.

What makes glm-5.3-flash different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 504 chat models, glm-5.3-flash ranks 22 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to glm-5.3-flash?

The most comparable chat models to glm-5.3-flash are: gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 from Azure ($0.06/1M input tokens); gpt-5-nano from Azure ($0.05/1M input tokens); Qwen3.6-35B-A3B from Sail ($0.05/1M input tokens); gpt-5-nano from OpenAI ($0.05/1M 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-flash's context window?

glm-5.3-flash supports up to 1,048,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 14% of chat models by context window size (rank 368 of 3502). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

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How do I calculate glm-5.3-flash costs?

glm-5.3-flash 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 $0.05 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.20.