Z.ai: GLM 4.6
Z.ai: GLM 4.6 from z-ai is designed for handling text inputs within a vast context length of 204,800 tokens and supports both reasoning and the use of tools. While it does not provide structured output directly, this model excels in general text processing tasks. For those looking to integrate advanced AI capabilities without the need for complex structured outputs or extensive tool integration, Z.ai: GLM 4.6 stands out with its benchmark blended score of 37.6 across one independent evaluation. Given its pricing at $0.5 per million input tokens and $2.0 per million output tokens, it offers a balanced cost-effective solution for text-based applications.
Benchmark results
Independent, published benchmarks. Blended score 37.6 across 1 benchmark, last refreshed 2026-08-13. How scoring works →
| Benchmark | Measures | Score |
|---|---|---|
| AI Index | broad capability composite | 38.6 |
- Model ID
- z-ai/glm-4.6
- Vendor
- z-ai
- Released
- September 2025
- Tokenizer
- Other
- Input Modalities
- text
- Output Modalities
- text
- Max Output
- 131,072 tokens
- Tool Calling
- ✓ supported
- Structured Output
- ✓ supported
- Reasoning Mode
- ✓ supported
- Vision
- text only
- Audio
- no
- Moderated
- no
What it costs in practice
Computed from the current $0.50/M input and $2.00/M output rates. Run your own numbers →
| Job | Tokens | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Summarize a 50-page report | 30k in / 1.5k out | $0.02 |
| Classify 1,000 customer emails | 500k in / 50k out | $0.35 |
| A month of a busy support chatbot | 5M in / 2M out | $6.50 |
Price & spec history
Tracked daily by PicksByModel since 2026-07-17.
| Date | Input /M | Output /M | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | $0.50 | $2.00 | 204,800 |
| 2026-08-12 | $0.55 | $2.20 | 204,800 |
| 2026-07-22 | $0.50 | $2.00 | 204,800 |
| 2026-07-17 | $0.50 | $2.00 | 202,752 |
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Quick answers
- How much does Z.ai: GLM 4.6 cost?
- $0.50 per million input tokens and $2.00 per million output tokens.
- What is Z.ai: GLM 4.6's context window?
- 204,800 tokens, roughly 307 pages of text in a single request.
- Does Z.ai: GLM 4.6 support tool calling?
- It supports tool calling, structured output, a reasoning mode.
- Can Z.ai: GLM 4.6 process images?
- No, it is text-only on the input side.