Zhipu GLM Coding Plan vs GitHub Models
Compare Zhipu GLM Coding Plan and GitHub Models: free credits, features, and ratings. Which one is right for you?
Category
Coding Assistant
API Platform
Rating
β 3.5
β 3.5
Free Credits
4.7 undefined
150 requests/day
Refresh Period
unlimited
daily
Resolution
N/A
Watermark
No
No
Commercial Use
Yes
No
Paid From
Lite $30/quarter (~$10/mo)
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
GitHub Models
GitHub's free AI model inference service, accessible with just a GitHub account. Supports GPT-4.1, GPT-4o and other OpenAI models for free β the lowest barrier to entry for GPT-series models.
Pros
- βFree access to GPT-4.1 and GPT-4o
- βOnly GitHub account needed, no credit card
- βMicrosoft-backed stability
- βCode generation and multimodal support
Cons
- βOnly 150 requests per day
- β15 RPM rate limit
- βNot suitable for high-frequency use
Key Features
Free GPT-4.1/4oGitHub Account LoginCode Model SupportPlayground Experience