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GLM-5 API

Access GLM-5 Pro, GLM-5 Flash & GLM-5 Air through a single OpenAI-compatible API. Best-in-class Chinese language understanding, reasoning, and code generation — no Chinese phone number or identity verification needed.

Available GLM-5 Models

All models support function calling, JSON mode, and streaming. GLM-5 Pro leads on Chinese reasoning benchmarks.

GLM-5 Pro

$0.50 / 1M tokens
  • Most capable GLM-5 model
  • Best Chinese reasoning & code
  • 128K context window
  • Function calling & JSON mode
  • Multi-turn conversation optimized

GLM-5 Flash

$0.15 / 1M tokens
  • Fast responses, low latency
  • Great for chat & assistants
  • 128K context window
  • Streaming support
  • Cost-effective at scale

GLM-5 Air

$0.07 / 1M tokens
  • Ultra-fast, ultra-cheap
  • Simple tasks & classification
  • 128K context window
  • Ideal for high-volume apps
  • Lowest cost per token

Quick Start — 3 Lines of Code

Switch from OpenAI to GLM-5 by changing just the base URL and model name.

import openai

client = openai.OpenAI(
    api_key="YOUR_TOKENEASE_API_KEY",
    base_url="https://tokenease.io/v1"
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="glm-5-pro",
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Explain quantum computing in Chinese"}]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)

Same SDK. Same parameters. Just change model="glm-5-pro" and base_url.

Why Use GLM-5 via TokenEase?

No China Registration

Direct Zhipu AI API requires Chinese phone verification. TokenEase removes this barrier entirely.

OpenAI Compatible

Drop-in replacement for OpenAI SDK. Same request format, same response structure, same streaming.

Superior Chinese

GLM-5 Pro scores #1 on C-Eval and CMMLU — the standard Chinese reasoning benchmarks.

One Key, All Models

Your TokenEase key works for GLM-5, DeepSeek, Kimi, Qwen, Doubao, and Hunyuan. No separate accounts.

40% Cheaper

TokenEase passes through Zhipu AI's direct pricing with zero markup. Pay only for what you use.

Global Access

Servers outside mainland China. No VPN required. Low latency from US, EU, and Asia.

GLM-5 vs GPT-4o — Chinese Tasks

CapabilityGLM-5 ProGPT-4o
C-Eval (Chinese reasoning)85.6%76.2%
CMMLU (Chinese understanding)87.1%78.9%
HumanEval (Code)86.5%90.2%
MATH (Mathematics)79.3%81.4%
Context Window128K128K
Input Price (per 1M)$0.50$2.50
Output Price (per 1M)$0.50$10.00

Benchmarks sourced from Zhipu AI technical reports and public leaderboards. Prices as of Oct 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a Chinese phone number?

No. TokenEase handles all Zhipu AI authentication on the backend. You only need an email address.

Is the API truly OpenAI-compatible?

Yes. Every endpoint follows the OpenAI API specification. Use the official openai Python package or any HTTP client.

Can I use GLM-5 for commercial projects?

Yes. All usage through TokenEase is cleared for commercial use under Zhipu AI's terms.

How do I switch between GLM-5 models?

Change the model parameter: glm-5-pro, glm-5-flash, or glm-5-air. Same API key works for all.

What happens after the free trial?

After 1M tokens or 14 days, upgrade to a paid plan starting at $9.90/month. No auto-charge — you control when to upgrade.

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