Zhipu GLM Coding Plan vs Cohere
Compare Zhipu GLM Coding Plan and Cohere: free credits, features, and ratings. Which one is right for you?
Category
Coding Assistant
API Platform
Rating
β 3.5
β 3
Free Credits
4.7 undefined
null 20 RPM
Refresh Period
unlimited
per-minute
Resolution
N/A
Watermark
No
No
Commercial Use
Yes
No
Paid From
Lite $30/quarter (~$10/mo)
Pay-as-you-go
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
Cohere
Enterprise AI platform with 20 RPM free tier. Command models excel in enterprise document processing, RAG, and search scenarios. Ideal for building enterprise AI applications.
Pros
- βEnterprise-grade stability
- βCommand models excel at RAG
- βHigh-quality embedding models
Cons
- β20 RPM is relatively low
- βRequires VPN from China
- βPrimarily targets enterprise users
Key Features
Command Model SeriesEmbedding ModelsRAG SupportEnterprise API