Zhipu AI
Developers and enterprises seeking Chinese-language AI models and MaaS APIs for building AI applications.
Overview
Zhipu AI (also known as Z.ai, legally Beijing Zhipu Huazhang Technology Co., Ltd.) is a Chinese artificial intelligence company headquartered in Beijing. It develops the GLM family of large language models and related AI products. The company is a leading independent LLM provider in China and is publicly listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code 02513. Founded by Tang Jie and Li Juanzi, with Zhang Peng as CEO, the company employs over 800 people (as of 2024). Zhipu AI focuses on building a full-stack large model ecosystem, including open-source models, agent models, and MaaS (Model as a Service) offerings.
What it does
Zhipu AI develops and provides a range of large language models and multimodal models, including the GLM-5.2 flagship model, GLM-5V-Turbo (a multimodal coding model), and GLM-5-Turbo (optimized for agent tasks). The company offers MaaS (Model as a Service) APIs for these models, along with application-level APIs for tasks like translation and presentation generation. It also builds agent models like AutoGLM, which can autonomously plan, reason, and execute tasks, and provides tools for model fine-tuning and AI-powered web search. Additionally, Zhipu AI offers end-user products such as ChatGLM (智谱清言), AutoClaw, and Zread.ai.
Key features
- GLM-5.2 flagship model with 1M context window and open weights
- GLM-5V-Turbo multimodal coding model for visual and agent tasks
- AutoGLM agent model for autonomous planning and execution
- MaaS APIs for high-performance multimodal model services
- Application-level APIs for translation, presentation, and poster generation
- Model fine-tuning options for language and multimodal models
- AI web search tools with multi-engine integration
- End-to-end development suite for building and customizing large models
Use cases
- Building AI-powered applications with Chinese-language support
- Automating complex tasks with agent models like AutoGLM
- Generating presentations and posters from search queries
- Developing multimodal coding assistants
- Fine-tuning models for specific business tasks
- Integrating real-time, traceable web search into AI applications
Pricing
Free tier offers 20 million tokens. MaaS API pricing is not fully published on the website; third-party sources indicate per-token pricing for some models.
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Pros and cons
Strengths
- Open-source flagship model (GLM-5.2) with strong coding performance
- Comprehensive MaaS offering with flexible APIs
- Strong focus on agent capabilities and long-horizon tasks
- Publicly listed company with transparent corporate governance
- Free tier with 20 million tokens for new users
Limitations
- Pricing details for MaaS APIs are not fully published on the website
- Enterprise-focused offerings may require contacting sales
- Limited information on international availability and support
- No self-serve signup for all products; some require business inquiry
What sets it apart
- Open-source SOTA coding model with 1M context window
- Agent-first model design (AutoGLM, GLM-5-Turbo) for autonomous task execution
- Full-stack ecosystem from models to end-user products
- Publicly listed on HKEX, providing financial transparency
Frequently asked questions
What is GLM-5.2?
GLM-5.2 is Zhipu AI's flagship large language model, open-sourced with a 1M context window. It is noted for strong coding and agentic task performance.
Does Zhipu AI offer a free tier?
Yes, new users can get 20 million tokens for free to try the MaaS APIs.
What is AutoGLM?
AutoGLM is an agent model that can autonomously plan, reason, and execute tasks, capable of performing over 50-step operations across apps and websites.
Is Zhipu AI publicly traded?
Yes, Zhipu AI is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code 02513.
What products does Zhipu AI offer besides models?
Zhipu AI offers end-user products like ChatGLM (智谱清言), AutoClaw, Zread.ai, and AMiner, as well as MaaS APIs and development tools.
Sources
This profile was compiled from the company's own pages and public web research.
Last researched August 11, 2026.
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