GLM-5.2
LMArena #1 open-sourceLatest flagship, fully open since June 13. #1 open-source and #2 global on LMArena Code (behind Claude). 1M context, designed for code generation, understanding and refactoring.
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GLM Coding
Plan Guide
GLM-5.2 is fully available with 1M context and ranks #1 open-source on LMArena Code. Plans use weekly Credits (Lite 10K / Pro 60K / Max 140K) with quarterly 20% and yearly 30% discounts.
$18Entry / month
10K-140KWeekly Credits
1MContext
4MCP tools
Models
GLM-5.2 leads the open-source coding leaderboard; all tiers gradually unlock the newest flagship.
GLM-5.1
Balanced capability and speed for medium to heavy programming.
GLM-5-Turbo
Fast inference for high-frequency completion and quick Q&A.
GLM-5
Flagship model for complex software engineering, gradually opened to Max users first.
GLM-4.7
Stable previous generation, good for everyday programming.
Plans
Monthly prices with quarterly 20% / yearly 30% off. Weekly Credits refresh every 7 days.
Lite
$18/mo
Yearly $12.6/mo (-30%)
- 10,000 weekly Credits
- Gradual access to latest flagship models
- ZCode / Claude Code / 20+ coding tools
- 4 built-in MCP tools
Best for
Subscribe to Lite βIndividual developers and small repos
Pro
Best value$80/mo
Yearly $56/mo (-30%)
- 6x Lite usage (~60,000 Credits/week)
- Priority access to new flagship models
- Curated MCP toolset Β· faster generation
Best for
Subscribe to Pro βDaily developers working on medium repos
Max
$168/mo
Yearly $117.6/mo (-30%)
- 14x Lite usage (~140,000 Credits/week)
- First access to latest models
- Peak-hour priority
Best for
Subscribe to Max βHeavy users and teams needing guaranteed capacity
Tier comparison
| Feature | Lite | Pro | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $18 | $80 | $168 |
| Yearly (7ζ) | $12.6/mo | $56/mo | $117.6/mo |
| Weekly Credits | 10,000 | 60,000 (6x) | 140,000 (14x) |
| New flagship | Gradual | Priority | First access |
| MCP tools | Built-in 4 | Curated | Curated |
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MCP tools included
No extra cost β included in every tier.
Visual understanding
Understand UI screenshots, architecture diagrams and flowcharts.
Web search
Fetch latest docs, API references and solutions.
Web reading
Read docs, tutorials and code examples from any page.
Open-source repos
Access repo code, issues and PRs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current GLM Coding Plan price?
Lite $18/mo (yearly $12.6/mo), Pro $80/mo (yearly $56/mo), Max $168/mo (yearly $117.6/mo). Quarterly billing gives 20% off, yearly 30% off.
How do weekly Credits work?
Lite gets 10,000 Credits/week, Pro 6x Lite, Max 14x Lite. Credits refresh every 7 days; flagship models consume Credits faster.
Which models are included?
GLM-5.2 (1M context, #1 open-source on LMArena Code), GLM-5.1, GLM-5-Turbo, GLM-5 and GLM-4.7. The newest flagship opens to Max first, then rolls out to lower tiers.
Do MCP tools cost extra?
No. Visual understanding, web search, web reading and open-source repo MCP tools are included in every tier.
Can I upgrade anytime?
Yes. Upgrades are prorated on remaining days; see the billing page for details.