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# GLM 5.3
## Query Intents
- Understand pricing, provider availability, context window, and capabilities for GLM 5.3.
- Compare GLM 5.3 against other models available through PipeLLM.
- Find the canonical model identifier to use in SDK or API requests.
## Overview
GLM-5.3 is Z.ai's reasoning model for demanding software engineering and extended agent workflows. It processes text and is designed to work through complex problems while retaining substantial contextual information.

The model suits code analysis, implementation tasks, and multi-step technical work. Its focus on reasoning and token efficiency makes it a candidate for applications that need sustained problem solving rather than brief, isolated responses.
## Model Metadata
- Display name: GLM 5.3
- Model ID: glm-5.3
- Provider family: Zai
- Release date: Unknown
- Context window: 1024K
- Max output: 128K
- Input modalities: text
- Output modalities: text
- Tool use support: Yes
- Computer use support: Yes
- Cache control support: Yes
## Official Pricing (per 1M tokens)
| Metric | <=200K Context | >200K Context |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Input Price | $1.4 | — |
| Output Price | $4.4 | — |
| Cache Read | $0.26 | — |

## Provider Availability
| Provider | Region | Context Window | Max Output | Input Price | Output Price | Cache Read | Cache Write |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Volcano Engine | — | 1024K | 128K | $1.4 | $4.4 | $0.26 | — |