GLM-5.3 Flash API pricing and setup
GLM-5.3 Flash (glm-5.3-flash) is a Zhipu AI model. It is available through the relay.fast API with one relay.fast key and pay-as-you-go billing.
Prices checked from the live catalog. "From" is the lowest price among the relay.fast sources that currently serve the model. The price you pay depends on the source your request uses and can change on any day. The pricing page always shows current values.
| Official input price | $0.15 per 1M tokens |
|---|---|
| Official output price | $0.5 per 1M tokens |
| relay.fast input from | $0.0187 per 1M tokens |
| relay.fast output from | $0.0625 per 1M tokens |
| Cache read from | $0.00375 per 1M tokens |
| Lower than the official price by | up to 87% |
| Context window | 1M tokens |
| Endpoints | /v1/chat/completions |
Example request
Keep the key in the RELAY_FAST_API_KEY environment variable.
curl https://relay.fast/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $RELAY_FAST_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"model":"glm-5.3-flash","messages":[{"role":"user","content":"Hello"}]}'Use GLM-5.3 Flash in coding tools
Setup guides: Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Cline, Kilo Code, OpenCode, Aider. The API docs have one-command installers.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the GLM-5.3 Flash API cost?
On 2026-11-05, relay.fast charges from $0.0187 per 1M input tokens and $0.0625 per 1M output tokens for GLM-5.3 Flash, against the official $0.15 and $0.5. The price depends on the source your request uses and can change; https://relay.fast/pricing/glm-5.3-flash shows the current value.
What is the context window of GLM-5.3 Flash?
GLM-5.3 Flash accepts up to 1M tokens of context in the relay.fast catalog. Output limits depend on the model and client settings.
Which API endpoint does GLM-5.3 Flash use?
Call /v1/chat/completions with a relay.fast API key. OpenAI-compatible SDKs use the base URL https://relay.fast/v1.
Do I need a Zhipu AI account to use GLM-5.3 Flash?
No. You use a relay.fast account and API key. relay.fast is an independent API gateway and is not affiliated with Zhipu AI.