GLM Coding Plan

智谱AIlaunched 的AI编程订阅 service，based on GLMlarge modelprovides 代码generate , 项目manage 等智能编程能力

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GLM Coding Plan is an AI programming subscription service launched by GLM AI, providing programming capabilities based on GLM large models. This service integrates the Z Code intelligent agent development environment and supports natural language programming, code generation, project management and other functions. As one of the representative products of domestic AI programming tools, GLM Coding Plan has localization advantages in Chinese programming scenarios. At the same time, through deep integration of the GLM-5 model, it achieves programming capabilities that are comparable to Claude Opus 4.5. Users can obtain different levels of programming services and API call quotas through quarterly subscriptions.
Zhipu AI is a leading large-scale model company in China, headquartered in Beijing. It was founded in 2019 by the technical team of Tsinghua University. The company has completed billions of yuan in financing, with investors including Hillhouse Capital, Qiming Venture Partners, IDG Capital and other well-known institutions. Zhipu AI's product matrix covers multi-modal AI capabilities such as text, code, images, and videos, among which the GLM series of large models are its core technology products. Z Code is an intelligent agent development environment launched by Zhipu AI in 2025, aiming to create a dialogue-based Vibe Coding experience. With Agent as the core, this tool can deeply perceive the overall situation of the project, flexibly schedule mainstream CLI tools such as Claude Code, Codex, and Gemini CLI, and independently complete all-stage development tasks from logic construction to visual presentation. Its core concept is to transform traditional and complex CLI tools into natural language through a graphical interface, thereby lowering the programming threshold.
The core functions of GLM Coding Plan revolve around AI-assisted programming. Agent intelligent collaboration is led by Agent and dispatches various programming tools through natural language instructions. Users only need to describe their needs in natural language, and the Agent can understand the intention and perform corresponding programming tasks, including code writing, file modification, problem troubleshooting, etc. This interactive model that can be done at a glance greatly lowers the technical threshold of programming. Visual configuration management converts underlying operations such as API Key settings, MCP service access, and Skill installation into an intuitive graphical interface. Users can configure a variety of AI model services in a visual way, supporting multiple service providers such as GLM Coding Plan, Z.AI, Claude Code, OpenRouter, and Moonshot. Cross-device remote development supports direct connection by scanning QR codes on mobile devices, and extends the development workflow to the mobile terminal through a lightweight collaborative interface. This means that developers can perform simple code viewing, task management and other operations on their mobile phones or tablets to achieve a mobile office experience. The version management and code backtracking functions can automatically track all file modifications executed by the Agent and support session-level code rollback functions. When users make mistakes or need to undo modifications, they can quickly restore to the previous version, which greatly improves development security. In terms of deep integration of GLM-5, GLM Coding Plan deeply integrates the GLM-5 model, and the programming capabilities of this model are aligned with Claude Opus 4.5. GLM-5 has a context length of 203K and can handle long code base understanding and complex project planning. Multi-Agent collaboration is the future development direction. According to the product roadmap, Z Code will evolve into a multi-Agent collaboration platform in the future, enabling multiple AI Agents to work together to jointly complete the development and maintenance of complex projects.
GLM Coding Plan adopts a quarterly subscription system and provides three levels of subscription packages. The Lite package has a quarterly payment of US$30, which is equivalent to about 72 yuan per month. It includes usage rights for GLM-5.1, GLM-5-Turbo, GLM-4.7, GLM-4.6, GLM-4.5-Air and other models. The usage is about 3 times that of Claude Pro, which is suitable for light programming users. The Pro package has a quarterly payment of US$90, which is equivalent to about 216 yuan per month. Based on Lite, the GLM-5 flagship model is added. The usage is about 5 times that of Lite, which is suitable for high-frequency programming developers. The Max package has a quarterly payment of US$240, which is equivalent to about 576 yuan per month. The dosage is about 4 times that of Pro, suitable for heavy programming users. In terms of free models, registered users can use GLM-4.7-Flash and GLM-4.5-Flash for free, which have 203K context and are suitable for simple code completion and formatting tasks. For users who do not subscribe to the Coding Plan, the Zhipu AI Open Platform provides a per-Token billing method for API calls.
Judging from public information, users’ evaluation of GLM Coding Plan mainly focuses on the following aspects. The first is the natural advantage in the Chinese context. As a domestic AI programming tool, GLM Coding Plan has a more accurate understanding of Chinese programming needs, which is especially suitable for domestic developers to use Chinese to describe programming needs. The second is the friendliness of the free quota. The free Flash model that can be used after registration lowers the trial threshold. Users can experience basic functions at zero cost before deciding whether to upgrade their subscription. The third is multi-model flexibility, which supports the configuration of multiple AI model service providers. Users can flexibly choose different model services based on task difficulty and budget. At the same time, there are also some issues that need attention due to user feedback. Some users reported that the model automatically switches to auto mode when selecting a model, which may result in users not being clear about the model they are actually using. Currently, only basic model selection is supported, and there may be restrictions on the configuration of some advanced functions. For light users with 1-2 coding sessions per day, the Lite plan is recommended. For moderate users who need to handle multi-file reconstruction and agent workflow, the Pro package is recommended. High-frequency and heavy users can choose the Max package.
From an industry perspective, GLM Coding Plan's competitors mainly include international competing products such as Claude Code, GPT-5, Gemini CLI, etc. These products are more mature in English programming scenarios, but their Chinese support is relatively weak. Domestic competing products include Tongyi Lingma, iFlyCode, Wenxin Kuaima, etc. The advantage of GLM Coding Plan lies in its deep integration with the GLM-5 model and GLM AI’s technology accumulation in the field of large models. As the leading company in the domestic large-scale model track, Zhipu AI has further improved its product matrix with the launch of its AI programming products. From the perspective of industry development, the rise of domestic AI programming tools has provided more choices for domestic developers, which is of strategic significance especially in the context of Sino-US technology competition.
So far, GLM Coding Plan has relatively few publicly visible controversies. But there are still some issues that need attention. In terms of technology maturity, GLM Coding Plan started later than Claude Code and other products, and some functions are still being improved. Users need to evaluate stability risks when using it in a production environment. In terms of subscription price changes, after February 11, 2026, the original promotional price of US$3/month for the first order has been removed, and users need to subscribe at the new quarterly price. This may affect original users' willingness to renew. In terms of API call limits, the API call quotas of different packages are limited. If the limit is exceeded, you need to pay extra or wait for the next cycle. Users need to plan usage appropriately.
GLM Coding Plan is suitable for domestic developers, developers who need Chinese programming environment and technical support, users who want to learn programming through natural language, developers who require 1-2 hours/day of daily programming, and small and medium-sized enterprises who need low-cost AI programming assistance. Not recommended for heavy professional developers, professional engineers who require the highest level of programming ability. It is not recommended for scenarios that are extremely sensitive to delays and production environments that require extremely high response speed. Enterprises that require completely private deployment are also not suitable. If you need more high-end programming capabilities, you can consider international products such as Claude Code and OpenAI Codex. If your budget is limited, you can use alternatives such as Zhipu’s free Flash model or the domestic Tongyi Lingma.
GLM Coding Plan is the core product of GLM AI in the field of AI programming. It provides the programming capabilities of Claude Opus 4.5 through deep integration of the GLM-5 large model. Its quarterly subscription pricing is at a mid-range level among domestic AI programming tools. As a domestic product, it has natural advantages in the Chinese context and is suitable for domestic developers to get started and use. It is recommended that new users first experience the basic functions through the free Flash model, and then choose the appropriate subscription level based on actual needs.

User Reviews

yci56

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To be honest, it is not as easy to use as Claude Code, but it can be used directly in China, so use it and cherish it.

Patricia_Cox_7

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Compared with Tongyi Ling Code and iFlyCode, Z Code is indeed the most mature, especially the Agent mode, which can automatically perform tasks just by saying a word.

Laura.JamesK

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In Agent mode, sometimes I misunderstand what I mean, and it takes a few more adjustments before I understand what I want to do.

OsmosisOne387_eth

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The function of scanning the QR code on the mobile terminal to connect is so practical! You can check the code progress on the subway.

邵霞

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The measured SWE-bench score of GLM-4.7 reached 73.8%, which is comparable to Claude 3.5 Sonnet. It is the light of domestic production!

JudithSanders4

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The Lite file of GLM Coding Plan is so awesome! A quarterly payment of US$30 is equivalent to approximately RMB 72 per month, and you can use GLM-4.7. Compared with Claude Pro's US$20, it is very cost-effective!

DrJasãoLopes

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GLM-5 tops, but the price is really expensive, the Max model is US$240 per quarter, which works out to nearly 600 yuan per month, and is exclusive to rich people.

VioletEdwards

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It supports the configuration of multiple model service providers, which can be flexibly switched according to the difficulty of the task.

K_yle883

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I like its visual configuration the most. You don’t need to remember those complicated command line parameters, the graphical interface can be done with just a few clicks.

Judy_Gray595

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The context length of GLM-5 is awesome, 200,000 Tokens, which is several miles ahead of other models!

ETbak

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Sign up and get free Flash models, this wave is really good! Let’s do it for free for two months before deciding whether to subscribe.

白磊君

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After using it for a while, I feel pretty good. The Chinese understanding ability is much better than Cursor. I expect that it will basically not require modification when writing front-end code.

CHall_77

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The version management and code backtracking functions are my favorite. If you delete it accidentally, you can restore it with one click, which gives you a sense of security!

TomislavSpasić

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It is recommended that light users choose Lite. It is enough for 1-2 hours of programming needs every day. Don’t waste money on Max.

莲花478

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Comparing several domestic coding plans, Zhipu’s free quota is the most generous, and you get it when you sign up.

DEjim

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The API call limit is a bit annoying. Once the Lite file is used up, you have to wait for the next month or pay extra. I hope the official can come up with a more flexible billing method.

骑士_23

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As a wild programmer, the personal developer Lite file is completely sufficient, and the price/performance ratio is amazing!

Christina.Allen_Pro

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It’s much more comfortable than the days of grabbing Claude Code before, at least you don’t have to squat to grab goods!

SMyersJr1

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I hope there will be an annual subscription in the future at a more favorable price! The minimum quarterly subscription now costs $90, which is a pain in the wallet.

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