Zhipu Language

GLM-4.6

High-performance model for encoding and reasoning

128K Context window

Text + Vision Modalities

General Specialty

Yes Streaming

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Model ID glm-4.6 /v1/chat/completions

Our pricing

Input tokens per 1M tok

$0.360

Output tokens per 1M tok

$1.44

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OpenAI-compatible ( api.belugapi.com/v1)

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Capabilities

What GLM-4.6
can do for you.

Native API parity with the official provider — every feature surfaced one-to-one.

Streaming

Server-sent events out of the box

Vision

Analyze images, charts & documents

Reasoning

Deep chain-of-thought for hard tasks

Integration

2-line migration.
Zero friction.

BelugAPI is 100 % compatible with the OpenAI SDK. Point base_url to our endpoint and you're done — no refactoring, no learning curve.

Same request & response schema

Python · Node.js · REST · Go · Ruby

Streaming, tool-calling, structured output

Automatic failover & load balancing

Python

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
  api_key=bel-your-key,
  base_url=https://api.belugapi.com/v1
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
  model=glm-4.6,
  messages=[{"role": user, "content": Hello!}]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)

Node.js

import OpenAI from openai;

const client = new OpenAI({
  apiKey:  bel-your-key,
  baseURL: https://api.belugapi.com/v1,
});

const res = await client.chat.completions.create({
  model:    glm-4.6,
  messages: [{ role: user, content: Hello! }],
});
console.log(res.choices[0].message.content);

cURL

curl https://api.belugapi.com/v1/v1/chat/completions \
  -H Authorization: Bearer bel-your-key \
  -H Content-Type: application/json \
  -d {"model":"glm-4.6","messages":[{"role":"user","content":"Hello!"}]}

Highlights

Built for production.

Encoding

Reasoning

Complete guide

Everything about
GLM-4.6.

Specifications, pricing, capabilities, and integration tips — kept up to date with every Zhipu release.

By Zhipu 2 min read Updated May 2026

High-performance model for encoding and reasoning

Overview

GLM-4.6 is a cutting-edge large language model (llm) developed by Zhipu, designed to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence-powered content generation.

This model excels in encoding, reasoning, making it a top choice for professionals seeking high-quality, scalable AI solutions. Whether you're building production applications, researching new AI capabilities, or creating stunning visual content, GLM-4.6 delivers industry-leading performance and reliability.

Key Specifications

Specification	Details
Model Name	GLM-4.6
Provider	Zhipu
Category	Large Language Model (LLM)
Model Type	Chat
Context Window	128K

Pricing

Input: $0.36/M tokens
Output: $1.44/M tokens

Key Features & Capabilities

Encoding: Advanced capability for professional-grade output.
Reasoning: Advanced capability for professional-grade output.

Use Cases & Applications

Customer support chatbots
Content creation and writing assistants
Knowledge base Q&A systems
Educational tutoring platforms

Frequently asked questions

What is GLM-4.6 best used for?

GLM-4.6 excels at encoding, reasoning, making it ideal for professional and enterprise applications.

Who developed GLM-4.6?

GLM-4.6 was developed by Zhipu, a leading AI research and development company.

How do I integrate GLM-4.6 into my application?

You can integrate GLM-4.6 via its official API endpoint using standard HTTP requests with your API key. SDKs are available for Python, JavaScript, and other languages.

What is the pricing model for GLM-4.6?

Pricing is based on input. Check the pricing section above for detailed rates.

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