GLM-5 Turbo · GLM-5.1 · GLM-5.2 · GLM-5.3 Flash · GLM-5.3 FlashX · GLM-5.3
Z.ai model family
Choose the GLM-5 generation and reasoning level that fit the task.
Vizify lists six GLM-5 chat variants. The GLM-5.3 generation is the newest: GLM-5.3, GLM-5.3 Flash, and GLM-5.3 FlashX, which succeed GLM-5.1, GLM-5.2, and GLM-5 Turbo. The GLM-5.3 variants expose graded reasoning effort, and Flash and FlashX also accept images.
Six GLM-5 variants, all requiring Pro or a credit pack purchase GLM-5.3 succeeds GLM-5.1 and GLM-5.2; GLM-5.3 Flash and FlashX succeed GLM-5 Turbo GLM-5.3 FlashX is a faster serving option for GLM-5.3 Flash at a higher credit rate GLM-5.3 variants use low, high, or max effort; earlier GLM-5 models keep an on/off toggle GLM-5.3 Flash and FlashX accept image input; the other four are text-only
Verified catalog facts
What Vizify exposes for this model family.
These facts are generated from the current public catalog, not copied from provider marketing.
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Reviewed 2026-09-26
Where this family fits.
Opening GLM-5.3 directly for text chat with graded reasoning effort
Moving a GLM-5.1, GLM-5.2, or GLM-5 Turbo workflow to its GLM-5.3 successor
Sending a screenshot or diagram with the request on GLM-5.3 Flash or FlashX
Choosing FlashX over Flash when speed matters more than credit cost
Keeping model switching inside one Vizify conversation workspace
What not to assume.
Only GLM-5.3 Flash and GLM-5.3 FlashX are marked for image input in the current Vizify app profile
Every GLM variant requires paid model access
GLM-5.3 variants cannot turn reasoning off; GLM-5 Turbo, 5.1, and 5.2 offer only an on/off toggle, with no graded effort
Vizify sends each request to one selected GLM-5 variant rather than running several at once
Six variants, one paid tier
Vizify exposes GLM-5 Turbo, GLM-5.1, GLM-5.2, GLM-5.3, GLM-5.3 Flash, and GLM-5.3 FlashX, all with paid access. The page keeps those choices distinct rather than presenting one ambiguous “GLM-5” button.
GLM-5.3 succeeds the earlier GLM-5 models
GLM-5.3 is the successor to GLM-5.1 and GLM-5.2; Z.ai built it on the same base model as GLM-5.2 with further post-training. GLM-5.3 Flash and GLM-5.3 FlashX take over from GLM-5 Turbo as the faster GLM options. FlashX is a high-speed serving option for the same model as Flash, and Vizify charges about two and a half times the credits per token for it. The earlier variants stay available, so existing conversations keep working; switch to the GLM-5.3 counterpart for your next request when you want the newer model.
Image input is model-specific
GLM-5.3 Flash and GLM-5.3 FlashX are in the Vizify vision list. GLM-5 Turbo, 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3 remain text-only in the current app profile.
Reasoning controls differ by generation
GLM-5.3, GLM-5.3 Flash, and GLM-5.3 FlashX use low, high, and max reasoning effort and keep reasoning enabled. The earlier GLM-5 Turbo, GLM-5.1, and GLM-5.2 variants keep a simpler on/off control.
Capability review
Availability, tier, input support, and reasoning controls were checked against the Vizify repository and app profile on 2026-09-26, and the FlashX credit rate against the Agent pricing catalog. Existing search-demand evidence predates the GLM-5.3 additions; this update makes no new demand or benchmark claim.
FAQ
Questions about Z.ai GLM models in Vizify.
Which Z.ai GLM variants are available in Vizify?
Six: GLM-5 Turbo, GLM-5.1, GLM-5.2, GLM-5.3 Flash, GLM-5.3 FlashX, and GLM-5.3. All six require paid access.
Which GLM models are the newest?
The GLM-5.3 generation: GLM-5.3, GLM-5.3 Flash, and GLM-5.3 FlashX. GLM-5.3 succeeds GLM-5.1 and GLM-5.2, and the Flash and FlashX variants succeed GLM-5 Turbo as the faster GLM options. The earlier models stay available.
What is the difference between GLM-5.3 Flash and GLM-5.3 FlashX?
Z.ai describes FlashX as a high-speed serving option for the same model as GLM-5.3 Flash. In Vizify both accept text and image input and offer low, high, and max reasoning effort; FlashX costs about two and a half times the credits per token.
Which GLM model does this page open?
The primary action opens Vizify with GLM-5.3 as a one-time launch selection. The App validates that model against its live catalog before use.
Is GLM-5.3 the default model in Vizify?
No. The account-wide default chat model is GPT-5.4 Mini. Selecting GLM-5.3 from this page is an explicit one-time launch hint, not a change to your account default.
Can GLM-5 models analyze an uploaded image in Vizify?
GLM-5.3 Flash and GLM-5.3 FlashX can. The other four current GLM-5 variants are text-only in Vizify.
How does reasoning control work on GLM-5 models?
GLM-5.3, GLM-5.3 Flash, and GLM-5.3 FlashX expose low, high, and max reasoning effort and do not offer an off state. GLM-5 Turbo, GLM-5.1, and GLM-5.2 keep the earlier on/off control.
Does Vizify run several GLM-5 variants on the same request?
No. Vizify selects one model for each request. You can switch GLM-5 variants between requests, but this page does not promise parallel answers or automatic comparison.