Built for OpenClaw-style agents, though it's closed-weights, unlike most GLM models, and current pricing isn't listed on Z.ai's page.
Kenning's take
What it does
GLM-5-Turbo is a Z.ai text model trained for the OpenClaw agent setup, with a focus on tool calls, following instructions, and timed or long-running tasks. It has a 200K-token context and up to 128K tokens of output. Unlike most GLM models it was not released as open weights.
- Optimised for OpenClaw agent tasks
- Tool invocation and instruction following
- Timed and persistent tasks
- 200K-token context
- 128K maximum output tokens
Who it suits. Developers running OpenClaw or similar agent systems who want a model trained for that use.
Key facts
- Category
- AI models
- Made by
- Z.ai (Zhipu AI)
- Based in
- China
- Released
- 16 March 2026
- How to get it
- Z.ai API only (closed model)
- Works on
- API
- API price
- $1.20 per million input tokens, $4 per million output tokens at launch (TrendingTopics); not listed on Z.ai pricing page on 2026-10-11
Reviews and write-ups
- Trending Topics 2026-03-16
FAQ
What is GLM-5-Turbo for?
It is a Z.ai model trained for OpenClaw agent tasks such as tool calls and long-running scheduled jobs.
How much does GLM-5-Turbo cost?
At launch it was reported at $1.20 per million input tokens and $4 per million output.
Facts from the maker's own pages and the sources listed. Checked 2026-10-11.
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