Zhipu AI
Leading Chinese AI company with GLM series models and strong academic background.
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Overview
Zhipu AI (智谱) offers the GLM model family via bigmodel.cn / open.bigmodel.cn, with strong Chinese language and multimodal capabilities.
Developers use Zhipu’s Open Platform for chat, vision, and coding-oriented models such as GLM and CodeGeeX-related offerings.
How to Get an API Key
- Visit open.bigmodel.cn/usercenter/apikeys and sign in to your Zhipu Open Platform account.
- Create a new API key in the user center, then copy and store it securely.
- Call the APIs using the endpoints and auth headers described in open.bigmodel.cn developer docs.
- Prefer server-side usage, set spending limits if available, and rotate keys after any leak.
Common Models
Current Offers
Large signup token bonus
New users may receive around 20M tokens, typically valid for about 3 months (subject to official policy).
Backed by a strong academic background and generous onboarding incentives; GLM-4 models fit coding and bug-fixing workflows well.
FAQ
Is bigmodel.cn the official Zhipu API platform?
Yes. open.bigmodel.cn is Zhipu’s open platform for API keys and developer docs for GLM and related services.
Where should I check GLM pricing and free trials?
Always check Zhipu’s official open platform and announcements. Trial amounts and rates change; we do not invent prices.