GLM-5-Turbo is a Z.AI model available through Merge Gateway via Z.AI. Use it with Gateway routing policies, spend controls, request logs, and a 131,072 token context window. It supports streaming, tool calling through at least one Gateway vendor route.
GLM-5-Turbo performance*
Intelligence - general reasoning and knowledge
47%
Coding - code generation and problem-solving
37%
*Performance data is provided by Artificial Analysis and is subject to change.
GLM-5-Turbo pricing
| Vendor | Input / 1M tokens | Output / 1M tokens | Zero data retention |
| --- | ---: | ---: | --- |
| Z.AI | $1.20 | $4.00 | No |
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11Make your first API call
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GLM-5-Turbo FAQ
In case you have any more questions on using GLM-5-Turbo, we’ve addressed several below.
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What provider owns GLM-5-Turbo?
GLM-5-Turbo is a Z.AI model.
Which vendors can run GLM-5-Turbo?
Z.AI is the default listed vendor, and other active vendors may also be available.
What context window does GLM-5-Turbo support?
GLM-5-Turbo supports 131,072 tokens on the primary listed vendor route.
What capabilities does GLM-5-Turbo support?
Gateway currently lists streaming, tool calling support for GLM-5-Turbo across its available vendor routes.
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