GLMvs
ChatGPT: App Store Price Comparison 2026
Side-by-side regional pricing for GLM (Zhipu AI / Z.ai) and ChatGPT (OpenAI)。 Right now the lower floor price is GLM at $7.22/mo in 중국 (8.98 cheaper at the floor). Across 15 shared regions, GLM is cheaper in 12 countries and ChatGPT in 3.
GLM
Zhipu AI / Z.ai
$7.22/mo min
🇨🇳 중국 · details
US: $18.00
Avg: $17.33
Max save: 60%
High: $18.00
ChatGPT
OpenAI
$16.20/mo min
🇵🇭 필리핀 · details
US: $19.99
Avg: $21.35
Max save: 19%
High: $27.43
Quick verdict
- · Lowest list floor: GLM ($7.22)
- · Best max saving vs US: GLM (60%)
- · Country wins: GLM 12 · ChatGPT 3
- · US list prices: GLM $18.00 · ChatGPT $19.99
Price by country
| Country | GLM | ChatGPT | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇭 필리핀 | $18.00 | $16.20 | ChatGPT |
| 🇵🇰 파키스탄 | $18.00 | $17.63 | ChatGPT |
| 🇨🇦 캐나다 | $18.00 | $17.83 | ChatGPT |
| 🇺🇸 미국 | $18.00 | $19.99 | GLM |
| 🇯🇵 일본 | $18.00 | $18.47 | GLM |
| 🇰🇷 대한민국 | $18.00 | $19.50 | GLM |
| 🇦🇺 오스트레일리아 | $18.00 | $20.94 | GLM |
| 🇬🇧 영국 | $18.00 | $26.87 | GLM |
| 🇩🇪 독일 | $18.00 | $26.29 | GLM |
| 🇫🇷 프랑스 | $18.00 | $26.29 | GLM |
| 🇧🇷 브라질 | $18.00 | $19.59 | GLM |
| 🇲🇽 멕시코 | $18.00 | $22.77 | GLM |
| 🇹🇷 튀르키예 | $18.00 | $21.20 | GLM |
| 🇮🇳 인도 | $18.00 | $20.73 | GLM |
| 🇳🇬 나이지리아 | $18.00 | $22.82 | GLM |
자주 묻는 질문
Is GLM cheaper than ChatGPT?
In the cheapest regions we track, GLM starts at $7.22/mo (중국), about $8.98/mo less than the other tool's floor price.
GLM 어디가 가장 저렴한가요?
🇨🇳 중국 — $7.22/mo (60% 절약).
ChatGPT 어디가 가장 저렴한가요?
🇵🇭 필리핀 — $16.20/mo (19% 절약).
Do regional prices include tax?
EU/UK/Japan listings often include VAT/consumption tax. US prices are often pre-tax. Our product tables mark tax status per country.
Can I subscribe to both from the same App Store region?
Yes if both apps are available in that storefront. You still need a valid payment method (gift card recommended) for that region.
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Prices from Apple App Store regional listings. USD via public market rates. Informational only.