Z.ai
Frontier Labs · Free + paid
Zhipu AI — creator of the GLM model family and large-scale Chinese foundation models
At a glance
- Made by
- Z.ai
- Korean
- None (English and a few others only)
- API
- Yes
- Available on
- Web
What is Z.ai?
Z.ai is a web service for an AI chatbot and agent based on GLM-5.3-Flash. Through conversation, it lets you create outputs such as landing pages, knowledge and educational materials, 3D models, mini games, and personal blogs. It has a Deep Think Max mode for deeper thinking, along with ZCode and API menus, and it has a separate Chinese site. The pricing page could not be read because of an error at the time of collection.
- Chat based on GLM-5.3-Flash
- Deep Think Max mode
- Examples of generating landing pages, educational materials, 3D models, mini games, and personal blogs
- ZCode and API menus
- Separate Chinese site operated
Pricing
Not applicable (research organization/company)
No usage fee for the lab itself; billed separately through its commercial products and API
Estimate based on AI knowledge - please verify on the official site
AI tools similar to Z.ai (alternatives)
Z.ai vs. alternatives at a glance
| AI | Pricing | Combos on the map | Connected tools | Free | Cheapest monthly | Korean |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z.ai | Free + paid | 0 | 5 | — | — | No |
| DeepSeek | Free | 77 | 25 | — | — | No |
| Anthropic | Free + paid | 0 | 25 | Yes | $17/mo | Yes |
| AI21 Labs | Free + paid | 0 | 25 | Yes | — | No |
| Cohere | Free + paid | 0 | 25 | Yes | — | Yes |
3 of these 5 tools have a free plan. Cheapest paid plan: Anthropic ($17/mo).
Combo and connection counts are based on the relationships recorded on AI Galaxy Map (2026-10-26); they are not a quality ranking.
Z.ai on AI Galaxy Map
- One of 56 AI tools in the Frontier Labs field.
- Connected to 5 other tools — #16 in its field.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Z.ai for free?
Not applicable (research organization/company). Prices can change, so check the official site before paying.
What AI can I use instead of Z.ai?
Tools that do the same job, such as DeepSeek, Anthropic, AI21 Labs, Cohere, are connected to it on the map.
Can I use Z.ai in Korean?
None (English and a few others only)
Sources (official pages)
Checked on the official pages on 2026-10-14. Prices and features can change, so check the official site again before paying.