Runway vs Zhipu GLM Coding Plan
Compare Runway and Zhipu GLM Coding Plan: free credits, features, and ratings. Which one is right for you?
Category
Video Generation
Coding Assistant
Rating
β 3.5
β 3.5
Free Credits
125 credits (one-time)
4.7 undefined
Refresh Period
one-time
unlimited
Resolution
480p-720p
N/A
Watermark
Yes
No
Commercial Use
No
Yes
Paid From
$12/month
Lite $30/quarter (~$10/mo)
Runway
Pioneer in AI video generation. Gen-3 Alpha model delivers excellent quality. 125 free credits monthly, enough for a few high-quality short clips. Popular among professional creators.
Pros
- βMost comprehensive
- βBest video editing
- βIndustry standard
Cons
- βOnly 125 one-time credits
- βCredits don't refill
- βExpensive
Key Features
Video GenerationVideo EditingGreen ScreenMotion TrackingStyle Transfer
Zhipu GLM Coding Plan
Zhipu's AI coding subscription paired with ZCode IDE. Free models available (GLM-4.7-Flash, GLM-4.5-Flash). Paid tiers: Lite ~$10/mo, Pro ~$30/mo, Max ~$80/mo (quarterly billing). Compatible with 20+ coding tools. Subscribers get 1.5x quota in ZCode.
Pros
- βFree models truly unlimited
- βGLM-5.1 flagship coding model
- βWorks with 20+ coding tools (Claude Code/Cursor/Cline etc)
- βFree MCP tools with subscription (vision/search/reader)
- β1.5x quota for subscribers in ZCode
- βEasy payment via Alipay in China
Cons
- βQuarterly billing only, no monthly
- βFlash models lack depth for complex tasks
- βGLM-5 requires Pro tier
- βPrices increased 30%+, no first-purchase discount
Key Features
Unlimited free Flash modelsZCode 3.0 coding tool (self-developed Agent)Multi-model: GLM-5.1/5-Turbo/4.7/4.6OpenAI/Claude API compatibleFree vision/search/reader MCP toolsWorks with Claude Code/Cursor/Cline/Codex CLI and 20+ tools