GLM-5 Turbo API: 2026 Guide

Published 2026-07-20 · NovAI Team

GLM-5 Turbo from Zhipu AI is a speed-optimized member of the GLM-5 family. Here's the pricing and how to use it.

GLM Family Pricing (per 1M tokens)

Quickstart

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    api_key="nvai-your-key",
    base_url="https://aiapi-pro.com/v1"
)

resp = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="glm-5-turbo",
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
)
print(resp.choices[0].message.content)

Free tier: GLM-4.6V Flash

Test at zero cost with glm-4.6v-flash — a genuinely free model on NovAI, no token limit and no credit card. Great for prototyping before moving to GLM-5 Turbo.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does GLM-5 Turbo cost?

GLM-5 Turbo costs $1.08 per 1M input tokens and $3.692 per 1M output tokens on NovAI, at the upstream price with 0% platform markup.

Is there a free GLM model?

Yes. GLM-4.6V Flash is completely free on NovAI with no token limit and no credit card required — ideal for testing before using paid GLM-5 Turbo or GLM-5.2.

What's the difference between GLM-5, GLM-5 Turbo, and GLM-5.2?

GLM-5 ($0.671/$3.021) is balanced, GLM-5 Turbo ($1.08/$3.692) is speed-optimized, and GLM-5.2 ($1.343/$4.699) is the flagship for the highest quality. All are OpenAI-compatible on NovAI.