Z.ai
Score18/100
Tech81/100
UX / UI15 / 14
Models tested1
Best model in our testGLM 5.3
What is Z.ai?
A Chinese company (formerly Zhipu AI) founded in 2019 by Tsinghua University professors. It builds the GLM models and has been listed in Hong Kong since January 2026.
Facts checked on 18/10/2026 · source ↗
Models by Z.ai we tested
The model by Z.ai we tested on the same prompts as all other models. Click a model for details.
| Model | Released | Score | Requirements | Tech | UX / UI | Loads | Total cost | Average time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLM 5.3 | 15/09/2026 | 18 | 8/40 (14.5) | 81 | 15 / 14 | 1/5 | $2.16 | 7 min 19 s |
Cost = tokens priced with the API price list valid on the date shown next to the cost (prices change). ≈ = estimate (only the total token count is known), no ≈ = exact from input / output tokens. “Loads” = the page opens without errors; technical health also checks behaviour during use – judge the quality in the viewer.