--- title: Z.ai: GLM 5 Turbo API | Text Generation | ModelsLab description: Build with Z.ai: GLM 5 Turbo API by Z Ai. Text generation, chat, code, and reasoning. Pay-per-use. Free tier. url: https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/models/z-ai/z-ai-glm-5-turbo.md canonical: https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/models/z-ai/z-ai-glm-5-turbo.md type: product component: Playground/LLM/Index generated_at: 2026-05-13T09:46:22.421878Z --- Z.ai: GLM 5 Turbo --- [LLMs.txt](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/models/open_router/z-ai-glm-5-turbo/llms.txt) [.md](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/models/z-ai/z-ai-glm-5-turbo.md) z-ai-glm-5-turbo z-ai Closed Source Model $2.600000 / call Z.ai: GLM 5 Turbo --- Choose a prompt below to get started or type your own message Explain quantum computing in simple terms Write a Python function to sort a list Create a marketing email for a SaaS product Compare REST vs GraphQL APIs Send ### Z.ai: GLM 5 Turbo z-ai z-ai-glm-5-turbo Copy model ID PricingInput $1.20 / 1M tokens Output $4.00 / 1M tokens API EndpointsOpenAI Compatible `https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/chat/completions`Endpoint Anthropic Compatible `https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/v1/messages`Messages `https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/v1/messages/count_tokens`Count Tokens `https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/v1/models`Models Use with Claude Code cURL Example ParametersSystem MessageYou are a helpful AI assistant specialized in providing accurate and detailed responses. 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Turbo is a new model from Z.ai designed for fast inference and strong performance in agent-driven environments such as OpenClaw scenarios. It is deeply optimized for real-world agent workflows... ### Technical Specifications Model IDz-ai-glm-5-turboCategoryLLM ModelsTaskText GenerationPrice$2.600000 per million tokensAddedMarch 16, 2026 ### Key Features - Chat completion and multi-turn conversation API - Streaming response with token-by-token output - Function calling and tool use support - System prompts and role-based messaging - JSON mode and structured output ### Quick Start Integrate Z.Ai: GLM 5 Turbo into your application with a single API call. Get your API key from the [pricing page](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/pricing) to get started. PythonJavaScriptcURLPHP ``` import requests import json url = "https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/chat/completions" headers = { "Content-Type": "application/json" } data = { "model_id": "z-ai-glm-5-turbo", "messages": [ { "role": "user", "content": "Hello!" } ], "max_tokens": 1000, "key": "YOUR_API_KEY" } try: response = requests.post(url, headers=headers, json=data) response.raise_for_status() # Raises an HTTPError for bad responses (4XX or 5XX) result = response.json() print("API Response:") print(json.dumps(result, indent=2)) except requests.exceptions.HTTPError as http_err: print(f"HTTP error occurred: {http_err} - {response.text}") except Exception as err: print(f"Other error occurred: {err}") ``` View the [full API documentation](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/models/z-ai/z-ai-glm-5-turbo/api) for SDKs, code examples in Python, JavaScript, and more. ### Pricing Z.Ai: GLM 5 Turbo API costs $2.600000 per million tokens. Pay only for what you use with no minimum commitments. [View pricing plans](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/pricing) ### Use Cases - AI chatbots and virtual assistants - Code generation and developer tools - Content writing and copywriting automation - Data analysis, summarization, and extraction [Learn more about Z.Ai: GLM 5 Turbo](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/zai-glm-5-turbo) [Browse LLM Models](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/models?feature=llmaster) [More from Z Ai](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/models/open_router) [View Pricing](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/pricing) Z.Ai: GLM 5 Turbo FAQ --- ### What is Z.Ai: GLM 5 Turbo? GLM-5 Turbo is a new model from Z.ai designed for fast inference and strong performance in agent-driven environments such as OpenClaw scenarios. It is deeply optimized for real-world agent workflows... ### How do I use the Z.Ai: GLM 5 Turbo API? You can integrate Z.Ai: GLM 5 Turbo into your application with a single API call. Sign up on ModelsLab to get your API key, then use the model ID "z-ai-glm-5-turbo" in your API requests. We provide SDKs for Python, JavaScript, and cURL examples in the API documentation. ### How much does Z.Ai: GLM 5 Turbo cost? Z.Ai: GLM 5 Turbo costs $2.600000 per million tokens. ModelsLab uses pay-per-use pricing with no minimum commitments. A free tier is available to get started. ### What is the Z.Ai: GLM 5 Turbo model ID? The model ID for Z.Ai: GLM 5 Turbo is "z-ai-glm-5-turbo". Use this ID in your API requests to specify this model. ### Does Z.Ai: GLM 5 Turbo have a free tier? Yes, ModelsLab offers a free tier that lets you try Z.Ai: GLM 5 Turbo and other AI models. 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