Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How to register for GLM?

A: Visit Zhipu AI official site, click register. Support phone, email, WeChat/Alipay quick login.

After registration, you get free credits immediately, no credit card required.

Q: Do new users get free credits?

A: Yes! New users get generous free tokens, enough for testing and small projects. GLM's free quota is more generous than competitors.

Q: Do I need a VPN?

A: No! GLM is a domestic service with direct access and fast response, no proxy needed. This is a major advantage over ChatGPT and Claude.

Q: How much does GLM cost?

A: GLM offers flexible pricing:

• Free: Daily free quota
• Personal: ¥49/month
• API: ¥10/1M input tokens, ¥30/1M output tokens

Only 1/3 of ChatGPT-4's price. View detailed comparison

Q: How to recharge?

A: Support convenient payment methods:

• Alipay
• WeChat Pay
• Bank Card
• Enterprise Transfer

Q: Do enterprise users get discounts?

A: Yes! Large-volume enterprise users can contact for customized plans and additional discounts. Higher usage, lower unit price.

Q: What programming languages does GLM support?

A: GLM supports 50+ programming languages including Python, JavaScript, Java, C/C++, Go, Rust, TypeScript, PHP, Ruby, Swift, Kotlin, and more.

Q: How long code can GLM process?

A: GLM-4 supports up to 128K tokens context window, equivalent to about 100,000 Chinese characters or 150,000 English words. Can easily handle large code files and projects.

Q: Is generated code accurate?

A: GLM performs excellently in code generation, but recommended to: 1) Carefully review generated code; 2) Test thoroughly; 3) Manually verify critical business logic. AI is an assistant tool.

Q: Can I use it for commercial projects?

A: Yes! GLM-generated code can be used in commercial projects. But note: 1) Ensure code doesn't infringe third-party IP; 2) Test thoroughly; 3) Comply with regulations.

Q: GLM vs ChatGPT - which is better?

A: Each has advantages. Choose GLM for: 1) Price only 1/3 of ChatGPT; 2) Barrier-free access in China; 3) Better Chinese understanding; 4) Excellent code generation. ChatGPT advantages: English content creation, brand recognition. See detailed comparison

Q: Can I use multiple AI tools together?

A: Of course! Many users adopt "GLM primary + others secondary" strategy: use GLM for daily development (cost-effective), other tools for special needs. This balances results and costs.