GLM 5.2

Jun 2026
GLM 5.2
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$1.40 / $4.40per 1M in / out?cache $0.26
189 tok/sfirst token in 1.2 s?
1Mcontext

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Run it yourself

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Fits on✗ 8 GB (phone, laptop)✗ 16 GB✗ 24 GB GPU✗ 48 GB GPU✗ 80 GB GPU
LicenceMITfree for commercial use

History

10 versions
32343638404244Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Release dateVals MedCode4.75.15.25.3
32343638404244Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Release dateVals MedCode4.75.15.25.3

FAQ

How much does GLM 5.2 cost?›

$1.40 per 1M input tokens and $4.40 per 1M output tokens; cached input $0.26 per 1M; cheapest via Ambient at $0.60 / $2.

Is GLM 5.2 free to use?›

There is no free API; the cheapest paid price is $0.60 per 1M input tokens. The weights are open, so you can run it yourself.

How good is GLM 5.2, and what is it best at?›

#197 of 336 in Chat & Knowledge, #56 of 134 in Coding, #51 of 135 in Agents & Tool Use, #15 of 197 in Writing & Language, #60 of 135 in Vision & Documents. Strongest at: Tool calling, Instructions.

Is GLM 5.2 better than GLM 5.1?›

On Vals MedCode, GLM 5.2 scores 40.8 vs 41.6 — about the same.

How can I use GLM 5.2?›

Through the API of Alibaba, Ambient, Azure AI Foundry, BaseTen, Cloudflare and 14 more.

What is the context window of GLM 5.2?›

1M tokens, with up to 131K output tokens.

When was GLM 5.2 released? Is there a newer version?›

Released 2026-06-13. It has been superseded by GLM 5.3.

Is GLM 5.2 open source?›

Yes, the weights are open (MIT licence).

Can I run GLM 5.2 locally?›

The weights are open and can be self-hosted; hardware needs are not confirmed yet.

Can GLM 5.2 read images?›

No, it accepts text only.

What is GLM 5.2?›

GLM 5.2 is an open-weights language model from Z.ai, released Jun 2026, the successor to GLM 5.1.

What are the best alternatives to GLM 5.2?›

Gemini 3 Flash Preview (cheaper), Claude Sonnet 4.5 (better), MiniMax M3 (open weights).