Zhipu GLM Coding Plan vs bb-browser
Compare Zhipu GLM Coding Plan and bb-browser: free credits, features, and ratings. Which one is right for you?
Category
Coding Assistant
Coding Assistant
Rating
β 3.5
β 4
Free Credits
4.7 undefined
999999 unlimited
Refresh Period
unlimited
unlimited
Resolution
N/A
N/A
Watermark
No
No
Commercial Use
Yes
Yes
Paid From
Lite $30/quarter (~$10/mo)
Completely free
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
bb-browser
Open-source tool: "Your browser is the API." CLI + MCP server for AI agents to control Chrome with your login state. No separate API keys needed β reuses your existing browser sessions. Perfect for developers who need AI to automate web tasks.
Pros
- βFree and open source (MIT)
- βReuses browser login state, no extra config
- βSupports CLI and MCP Server modes
- βEnables AI agents to operate real web pages
Cons
- βRequires local Chrome
- βDepends on Node.js
- βRelatively new project, ecosystem still growing
Key Features
CLI toolMCP Server integrationChrome browser controlLogin state reuseAI Agent automation