Audience
Developers and AI researchers wanting a tool offering an open model for reasoning, code generation, and tool-enabled workflows
About GLM-4.6
GLM-4.6 advances upon its predecessor with stronger reasoning, coding, and agentic capabilities: it demonstrates clear improvements in inferential performance, supports tool use during inference, and more effectively integrates into agent frameworks. In benchmark tests spanning reasoning, coding, and agents, GLM-4.6 outperforms GLM-4.5 and shows competitive strength against models such as DeepSeek-V3.2-Exp and Claude Sonnet 4, though it still trails Claude Sonnet 4.5 in pure coding performance. In real-world tests using an extended “CC-Bench” suite across front-end development, tool building, data analysis, and algorithmic tasks, GLM-4.6 beats GLM-4.5 and approaches parity with Claude Sonnet 4, winning ~48.6% of head-to-head comparisons, while also achieving ~15% better token efficiency. GLM-4.6 is available via the Z.ai API, and developers can integrate it as an LLM backend or agent core using the platform’s API.
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Z.ai
Founded: 2023
China
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GLM-4.6 Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does GLM-4.6 work with?
GLM-4.6 works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does GLM-4.6 support in their product?
GLM-4.6 supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does GLM-4.6 offer?
GLM-4.6 offers support via online.
Q: What other applications or services does GLM-4.6 integrate with?
GLM-4.6 integrates with: Cheaper Inference, Claude Code, Cline, GLM Coding Plan, Kilo Code, Okara, OpenClaw, OpenRouter, PrivatClaw, Roo Code, Shiori, and Sup AI.
Q: Does GLM-4.6 have an API?
Yes, GLM-4.6 has an API.
Q: What type of training does GLM-4.6 provide?
GLM-4.6 provides training in the form of documentation.
Q: How much does GLM-4.6 cost?
Pricing for GLM-4.6 starts at Free.
