Beijing, China-based AI company founded 2019. Public (HKEX: 2390). Develops large language models (GLM series) and AI coding assistants. Serves developers and enterprises with API access and subscription-based coding plans.
Pricing Change History
1 changeBilling discount schedule increased across all periods: monthly discount introduced (0%→10%), quarterly raised from 10% to 20%, and yearly raised from 20% to 30%. Base prices ($18/$72/$160/month) unchanged. Headline AI model upgraded from GLM-5.1 to GLM-5.2 in the model showcase section. Plans continue to include access to GLM-5.1 in comparison tables alongside the new GLM-5.2 headline.
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Ask the agentCurrent plans
Captured| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| Lite | $12.6 /mobilled annually · $16.20 billed monthly |
| Pro | $50.4 /mobilled annually · $64.80 billed monthly |
| Max | $112 /mobilled annually · $144 billed monthly |
All plans
- Annual billing 30% off
Stacking not stated by Z.ai.
Company Facts
How Z.ai compares with its peers
| Company | Entry price | Last change |
|---|---|---|
O OpenAI | $8 /mo | Oct 26, 2026 |
A Anthropic | $17 /mo, billed annually | Oct 12, 2026 |
G Google | Contact | Oct 12, 2026 |
M Mistral AI | $14.99 /mo | Oct 12, 2026 |
X X | $1.25 per 1M input tokens + $2.5 per 1M output tokens | Oct 12, 2026 |
S Scale | Free | Aug 28, 2026 |
Z.ai pricing FAQ
- How much does Z.ai cost?
- Z.ai pricing starts at $12.6/mo on Lite, billed annually. Z.ai lists 3 plans on its pricing page.
- Does Z.ai have a free plan?
- No. Z.ai does not list a free tier; paid plans start at $12.6/mo on Lite, billed annually.
- What pricing model does Z.ai use?
- Z.ai uses subscription pricing across 3 plans.
- When did Z.ai last change its pricing?
- Jun 19, 2026: Z.ai raises discounts up to 30% and upgrades to GLM-5.2.
- How often has Z.ai changed its pricing?
- Pulse has recorded 1 pricing change for Z.ai since it started tracking on May 16, 2026; the pricing page was last captured on Jun 21, 2026.