GLM 5 is a free AI platform by ZhipuAI that combines chat, image generation, and video creation in one tool.
What is GLM 5?
GLM 5 is a multimodal AI platform developed by ZhipuAI (the company behind GLM 4.5 and GLM 4.7). It accepts text prompts and optionally images to generate chat responses, images, and videos. The platform runs as a web application at glm5.one and is powered by the GLM AI model, with the latest version GLM 5.2 offering a 1M-token context window and enhanced reasoning.
Key Features
- ChatGLM integration — Conversational AI with advanced reasoning, coding assistance, and multi-turn dialogue.
- Image generation — Create visuals in realistic, anime, cinematic, and abstract styles from text prompts.
- Video creation — Text-to-video and image-to-video with support for 16:9, 9:16, and 1:1 aspect ratios.
- Free daily credits — No credit card required; daily generation credits for new and returning users.
- Fast processing — Average response time under 3 seconds; output up to 4K resolution.
- Cross-modal tasks — The platform supports text understanding, image analysis, and content generation in a unified interface.
- API access — Integrate GLM 5 into applications via the GLM API for chat completions, image, and video generation.
Who is it for?
- Content creators — Generate unique images and videos for social media, YouTube, or blogs without production costs.
- Marketing teams — Produce campaign visuals, video ads, and copywriting using ChatGLM for scripting.
- Developers — Use the GLM API to add multimodal AI capabilities to applications, or leverage ChatGLM for code generation and debugging.
- Educators — Create learning materials, explanatory videos, and interactive study aids for students.
Use cases
- Social media content — Create square 1:1 videos for Instagram or vertical 9:16 videos for TikTok.
- Product demos — Generate promotional videos from text descriptions for marketing.
- Rapid prototyping — Use ChatGLM to brainstorm ideas and generate visual mockups in minutes.
Pricing
GLM 5 offers a free tier with daily generation credits. For unlimited access and commercial licensing, users can upgrade to GLM 5 Pro.
FAQ
Is GLM 5 free to use?
Yes, GLM 5 AI is free for all users without a credit card. The free tier includes daily credits for chat, image, and video generation.
What is the difference between GLM 5 and GLM 4.5?
GLM 5 is the latest model from ZhipuAI with a 1M-token context window (GLM 5.2), enhanced reasoning, and multimodal capabilities for image and video generation, while GLM 4.5 primarily focused on text.
Can I use GLM 5 for commercial projects?
The free tier is for personal use. Commercial licensing is available with GLM 5 Pro.
How do I access GLM 5 AI API?
GLM 5 API is accessible through OpenRouter and directly via the GLM API. It supports chat completions, image generation, and video creation for developers.
