# GLM-5.3 API pricing

ZHIPU GLM / TEXT

> GLM-5.3 via one OpenAI-compatible key: $0.66 in / $2.06 out per 1M tokens. Model ID glm-5.3, base URL https://api.outrun.to/v1.

$0.66 in / $2.06 out per 1M tokens

GLM-5.3 costs $0.66 per 1M input tokens and $2.06 per 1M output tokens (cached input $0.13). Call it with model ID `glm-5.3` at `https://api.outrun.to/v1` using one prepaid Outrun key. Prices as of October 30, 2026.

`glm-5.3`OpenAI compatible

USD / 1M TOKENS

## How much does GLM-5.3 cost per 1M tokens?

[Get a key ↗](https://outrun.to/overview)

Standard

| Token type | List price | Outrun | Below list |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Input | $1.40 | **$0.66** | 53% |
| Cached input |  | **$0.13** |  |
| Output | $4.40 | **$2.06** | 53% |

Billed prices, rounded up to the cent. Prices as of October 30, 2026.

[Z.ai list price source ↗](https://docs.z.ai/guides/overview/pricing)

Context window

1,000,000 tokens

Max output

131,072 tokens

Input

Text

## What is GLM-5.3?

GLM-5.3 is a text model in the Outrun catalog. Its developer describes it for software engineering and long-horizon tool-based work. The standard rate is $0.66 in / $2.06 out per 1M tokens.

## What are the GLM-5.3 model details?

| Model detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Developer | Zhipu AI |
| Kind | Text |
| Developer context | 1,000,000 tokens |
| Developer max output | 128,000 tokens |
| Developer input | Text |
| Licence | GLM-5.3 License |

## How do I call GLM-5.3?

Use your Outrun key and the exact model ID. Requests use prepaid USD credit.

cURL

```
curl https://api.outrun.to/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $OUTRUN_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
  "model": "glm-5.3",
  "messages": [
    {
      "role": "user",
      "content": "Hello!"
    }
  ],
  "max_tokens": 8192
}'
```

Python · OpenAI SDK

```
import os
from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    base_url="https://api.outrun.to/v1",
    api_key=os.environ["OUTRUN_API_KEY"],
)
reply = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="glm-5.3",
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}],
    max_tokens=8192,
)
print(reply.choices[0].message.content)
```

## Which tools work with GLM-5.3?

Any client that accepts an OpenAI-compatible base URL and a model ID can use `glm-5.3`. Setup guides: [Cline (OpenAI Compatible)](https://outrun.to/docs/setup/cline), [OpenCode](https://outrun.to/docs/setup/opencode), [SillyTavern](https://outrun.to/docs/setup/sillytavern), [LiteLLM](https://outrun.to/docs/setup/litellm).

Use these setup values for this model ID. Recommended output settings can be lower than the route maximum.

| Set this value | Value |
| --- | --- |
| API format | `OpenAI compatible` |
| Base URL | `https://api.outrun.to/v1` |
| Model ID | `glm-5.3` |
| Context window | `1,000,000` |
| Max output setting | `8,192` |
| Temperature | `1` |
| Streaming | `Yes` |
| Image support | `No` |
| R1 format | `No` |
| Include max tokens | `Yes` |
| Reasoning override | `No` |
| Prompt caching setting | `No` |

| Capability | Supported |
| --- | --- |
| Tool calling | Yes |
| Streaming | Yes |
| Reasoning | Yes |
| Structured output | Yes |
| Image input | No |
| Roo Code ready | Yes |

## How does GLM-5.3 compare on cost?

| Model | Input / output | 1,000 chat turns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [GLM-5.3 Flash](https://outrun.to/model/glm-5.3-flash) | $0.12 / $0.42 | $0.25 |
| [GLM-5.3 Flash Cybersecurity](https://outrun.to/model/glm-5.3-flash-cybersecurity) | $0.30 / $1.00 | $0.60 |
| [GLM-5.3](https://outrun.to/model/glm-5.3) This model | $0.66 / $2.06 | $1.28 |

Assumes 1,000 input + 300 output tokens per turn, repeated 1,000 times, at standard-tier rates without caching. Input / output shown per 1M tokens, rounded up to the cent.

## Which similar models can I try?

[Zhipu GLM GLM-5.3 Flash Cybersecurity $0.30 in / $1.00 out View model ↗](https://outrun.to/model/glm-5.3-flash-cybersecurity)[Zhipu GLM GLM-5.3 Flash $0.12 in / $0.42 out View model ↗](https://outrun.to/model/glm-5.3-flash)[Zhipu GLM GLM-5.3 Flash Apex Abliterated $0.30 in / $1.00 out View model ↗](https://outrun.to/model/glm-5.3-flash-apex-abliterated)

## Common questions about GLM-5.3

### How much does the GLM-5.3 API cost?

GLM-5.3 costs $0.66 per 1M input tokens and $2.06 per 1M output tokens (cached input $0.13). Prices as of October 30, 2026.

### What model ID and base URL do I use for GLM-5.3?

Use the model ID `glm-5.3` with the base URL `https://api.outrun.to/v1` and your Outrun API key.

### Does GLM-5.3 accept images?

No. GLM-5.3 takes text input only.

### Does Outrun store my prompts when I use GLM-5.3?

Outrun does not store your prompts, images or outputs unless you choose to save them.

## Where can I find more models?

[Zhipu GLM guide ↗](https://outrun.to/glm-api)[All model prices ↗](https://outrun.to/discounted-ai-api)[Model docs ↗](https://outrun.to/docs/models)[All model pages ↗](https://outrun.to/model/)

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Source: https://outrun.to/model/glm-5.3
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