z-ai
Z.ai: GLM 5.2 (batch)
Quality Score
99/100
price + capability + benchmarks
Input Price
$0.37
per 1M tokens · checked 2026-11-07
Output Price
$1.50
per 1M tokens · checked 2026-11-07
Context Window
1,048,576
tokens
This AI model, Z.ai: GLM 5.2 (batch), is designed for text input and supports tools and reasoning capabilities. It has a context length of 1048576 tokens and can handle up to 943718 completion tokens per batch. The model's structured output is not specified. Considering the pricing and benchmark performance, this model may be worth shortlisting for users who need to process large amounts of text data with reasonable accuracy. With a blended benchmark score of 76.2 across two independent benchmarks, it has demonstrated a moderate level of performance. However, its price point of $0.7/M input tokens and $2.2/M output tokens may make it less competitive for users who require more cost-effective solutions.
Benchmark results
Independent, published benchmarks. Blended score 87.0 across 4 benchmarks, last refreshed 2026-11-08. How scoring works →
| Benchmark | Measures | Score |
|---|---|---|
| AI Index | broad capability composite | 84.3 |
| AI Index Coding | software engineering tasks | 100.0 |
| AI Index Agentic | multi-step tool-using tasks | 71.0 |
| EQ-Bench | emotional understanding in dialogue | 67.3 |
- Model ID
- z-ai/glm-5.2:batch
- Vendor
- z-ai
- Released
- June 2026
- Tokenizer
- Other
- Input Modalities
- text
- Output Modalities
- text
- Max Output
- 943,718 tokens
- Tool Calling
- ✓ supported
- Structured Output
- ✓ supported
- Reasoning Mode
- ✓ supported
- Vision
- text only
- Audio
- no
- Moderated
- no
What it costs in practice
Computed from the current $0.37/M input and $1.50/M output rates. Run your own numbers →
| Job | Tokens | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Summarize a 50-page report | 30k in / 1.5k out | $0.01 |
| Classify 1,000 customer emails | 500k in / 50k out | $0.26 |
| A month of a busy support chatbot | 5M in / 2M out | $4.85 |
Price & spec history
Tracked daily by PicksByModel since 2026-08-07.
| Date | Input /M | Output /M | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-08 | $0.37 | $1.50 | 1,048,576 |
| 2026-09-09 | $0.70 | $2.20 | 1,048,576 |
| 2026-08-21 | $1.40 | $4.40 | 1,048,575 |
| 2026-08-19 | $1.40 | $4.40 | 512,000 |
| 2026-08-07 | $0.70 | $2.20 | 512,000 |
Strong choice for
Code
Code Completion
Inline IDE-style autocomplete that has to feel instant.
Code
Code Documentation
Writing clear docstrings and READMEs that match the code.
Code
Regex Writing
Crafting regular expressions that actually match what you intend.
Writing
Short-Form Summarization
TL;DRs of articles and emails at scale.
Writing
Email Drafting
Cold emails, replies, and outreach at the right tone.
Writing
Language Translation
High-quality multilingual translation.
Category rankings
Where Z.ai: GLM 5.2 (batch) places across the 63 categories it ranks in. How we rank →
| # | Category | Score |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Short-Form SummarizationWriting · of 25 ranked | 132 |
| #1 | Email DraftingWriting · of 25 ranked | 128 |
| #1 | Language LearningEducation · of 25 ranked | 128 |
| #1 | Chat CompanionPersonal · of 25 ranked | 132 |
| #1 | Trivia & General KnowledgePersonal · of 25 ranked | 122 |
| #2 | Code CompletionCode · of 25 ranked | 134 |
| #3 | Sales / Cold EmailBusiness · of 25 ranked | 124 |
| #3 | Job Application DraftingBusiness · of 25 ranked | 124 |
| #3 | Journaling HelperPersonal · of 25 ranked | 124 |
| #3 | Recipe GenerationPersonal · of 25 ranked | 124 |
| #4 | Regex WritingCode · of 25 ranked | 138 |
| #4 | Language TranslationWriting · of 25 ranked | 138 |
| #4 | Tutoring for KidsPersonal · of 25 ranked | 138 |
| #5 | Code DocumentationCode · of 25 ranked | 147 |
| #5 | Transcript CleanupWriting · of 25 ranked | 145 |
| #5 | Customer SupportBusiness · of 25 ranked | 134 |
| #5 | Meeting NotesBusiness · of 25 ranked | 157 |
| #6 | JSON ExtractionData · of 25 ranked | 147 |
| #6 | Resume WritingBusiness · of 25 ranked | 118 |
| #6 | Dataset AnnotationResearch · of 25 ranked | 144 |
| #7 | Marketing CopyWriting · of 25 ranked | 132 |
| #7 | Standardized Test PrepEducation · of 25 ranked | 132 |
| #8 | SQL GenerationCode · of 25 ranked | 174 |
| #8 | CSV / Spreadsheet CleanupData · of 25 ranked | 157 |
| #8 | Blog Post WritingWriting · of 25 ranked | 144 |
| #8 | Trip PlanningPersonal · of 25 ranked | 144 |
| #9 | Unit Test GenerationCode · of 25 ranked | 157 |
| #9 | CI/CD PipelinesCode · of 25 ranked | 147 |
| #9 | ETL ScriptingData · of 25 ranked | 159 |
| #9 | Long-Document SummarizationWriting · of 25 ranked | 167 |
| #9 | Medical Note SummarizationProfessional · of 25 ranked | 159 |
| #9 | History TutoringEducation · of 25 ranked | 149 |
| #9 | Character RoleplayPersonal · of 25 ranked | 155 |
| #10 | Code ReviewCode · of 25 ranked | 173 |
| #10 | Code RefactoringCode · of 25 ranked | 171 |
| #10 | Bug FixingCode · of 25 ranked | 186 |
| #10 | Creative WritingWriting · of 25 ranked | 163 |
| #10 | Screenwriting & DialogWriting · of 25 ranked | 163 |
| #10 | Academic WritingWriting · of 25 ranked | 163 |
| #10 | Legal DraftingProfessional · of 25 ranked | 163 |
| #10 | Legal ResearchProfessional · of 25 ranked | 175 |
| #10 | Contract ReviewProfessional · of 25 ranked | 185 |
| #10 | Scientific ResearchProfessional · of 25 ranked | 175 |
| #10 | Physics TutoringEducation · of 25 ranked | 151 |
| #10 | Essay GradingEducation · of 25 ranked | 173 |
| #10 | RFP ResponseBusiness · of 25 ranked | 181 |
| #10 | OKRs & Strategic PlanningBusiness · of 25 ranked | 163 |
| #10 | RAG PipelinesAgents · of 25 ranked | 171 |
| #10 | Long-Context Q&AAgents · of 25 ranked | 161 |
| #10 | Fiction CollaboratorPersonal · of 25 ranked | 175 |
| #10 | Fitness CoachingPersonal · of 25 ranked | 136 |
| #10 | Math ProofsResearch · of 25 ranked | 163 |
| #10 | Scientific CodingResearch · of 25 ranked | 186 |
| #10 | Literature ReviewResearch · of 25 ranked | 175 |
| #11 | Financial AnalysisProfessional · of 25 ranked | 161 |
| #11 | Math TutoringEducation · of 25 ranked | 149 |
| #11 | SOP / Process DocsBusiness · of 25 ranked | 138 |
| #11 | Agent WorkflowsAgents · of 25 ranked | 197 |
| #11 | Coding AgentsAgents · of 25 ranked | 197 |
| #11 | Experiment DesignResearch · of 25 ranked | 159 |
| #12 | Data AnalysisData · of 25 ranked | 172 |
| #15 | Bulk Data LabelingData · of 25 ranked | 134 |
| #18 | Function / Tool CallingAgents · of 25 ranked | 152 |
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Quick answers
- How much does Z.ai: GLM 5.2 (batch) cost?
- $0.37 per million input tokens and $1.50 per million output tokens.
- What is Z.ai: GLM 5.2 (batch)'s context window?
- 1,048,576 tokens, roughly 1,572 pages of text in a single request.
- Does Z.ai: GLM 5.2 (batch) support tool calling?
- It supports tool calling, structured output, a reasoning mode.
- Can Z.ai: GLM 5.2 (batch) process images?
- No, it is text-only on the input side.