GLM OCR API Pricing Calculator

GLM-OCR is Z.ai’s compact open-source OCR model for accurate document parsing, multilingual text extraction, mathematical formulas, tables, and structured business data.

GLM OCR, released 29 January 2026, is an image-generation model from Z.ai. It costs $0.03 per million input tokens through Z.ai. Image and file input goes in; text comes out.

Last updated Oct 14, 2026

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Model Details

Released
Jan 29, 2026
Modalities
Image File → Text
Capabilities
Tool use Structured outputs Open weights
Hugging Face
zai-org/GLM-OCR on Hugging Face (opens in a new tab)

Where is GLM OCR a perfect fit?

GLM-OCR is a 0.9B-parameter multimodal model designed for complex document understanding, combining visual recognition, layout analysis, and language decoding to extract text, formulas, tables, and structured information efficiently. It is a perfect fit for:
- Scanned PDF and document digitization
- Invoice, receipt, and bill extraction
- Table recognition and structured data conversion
- Mathematical formula recognition
- Academic paper parsing
- Forms and business-document processing
- Multilingual OCR
- Code-heavy document recognition
- Stamps, seals, and complex layouts
- Document-to-Markdown conversion
- Local OCR pipelines and privacy-sensitive workloads
- High-volume document-processing services

Quick Model Estimate

(USD 0.0300 per 1M tokens)
(USD 0.0300 per 1M tokens)

Your GLM OCR Cost Estimate

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FAQs about GLM OCR

How much does GLM OCR cost per 1M tokens?

GLM OCR costs $0.03 per million input tokens, and $0.03 per million output tokens.

What does a typical workload cost with GLM OCR?

1,000 requests of 2,000 input and 500 output tokens each — 2,000,000 input and 500,000 output tokens in total — costs $0.075 with GLM OCR at its lowest rates. Use the calculator on this page for your own volumes.

Where can I use GLM OCR?

GLM OCR is available through Z.ai, from $0.03 per million input tokens.

What input types does GLM OCR support?

GLM OCR accepts image and file input, and returns text.