China vs international
GLM · AI Pricing
Prices by country
- Lite¥118 CNY≈ $17.63/mo
Tax & source
All plans
- Pro¥538 CNY≈ $80.39/mo
- Max¥1,078 CNY≈ $161.07/moSave ~$83/yr
- Local pay
- Required
- Tax
- 6% VAT included
- Verified
- Source verified
- Source
- opentherank-glm
- Lite$18 USD≈ $18.00/mo
Compare gift cards →Tax & source
All plans
- Pro$80 USD≈ $80.00/mo
- Max$168 USD≈ $168.00/mo
- Local pay
- Optional
- Tax
- 5% GST/HST varies included
- Verified
- Source verified
- Source
- opentherank-glm
- Lite$18 USD≈ $18.00/mo
Tax & source
All plans
- Pro$80 USD≈ $80.00/mo
- Max$168 USD≈ $168.00/mo
- Local pay
- Optional
- Tax
- 20% VAT included
- Verified
- Source verified
- Source
- opentherank-glm
- Lite$18 USD≈ $18.00/mo
Tax & source
All plans
- Pro$80 USD≈ $80.00/mo
- Max$168 USD≈ $168.00/mo
- Local pay
- Optional
- Tax
- 19% VAT included
- Verified
- Source verified
- Source
- opentherank-glm
- Lite$18 USD≈ $18.00/mo
Tax & source
All plans
- Pro$80 USD≈ $80.00/mo
- Max$168 USD≈ $168.00/mo
- Local pay
- Optional
- Tax
- 20% VAT included
- Verified
- Source verified
- Source
- opentherank-glm
- Lite$18 USD≈ $18.00/mo
Compare gift cards →Tax & source
All plans
- Pro$80 USD≈ $80.00/mo
- Max$168 USD≈ $168.00/mo
- Local pay
- Optional
- Tax
- 10% consumption tax included
- Verified
- Source verified
- Source
- opentherank-glm
- Lite$18 USD≈ $18.00/mo
Tax & source
All plans
- Pro$80 USD≈ $80.00/mo
- Max$168 USD≈ $168.00/mo
- Local pay
- Required
- Tax
- 10% VAT included
- Verified
- Source verified
- Source
- opentherank-glm
- Lite$18 USD≈ $18.00/mo
Compare gift cards →Tax & source
All plans
- Pro$80 USD≈ $80.00/mo
- Max$168 USD≈ $168.00/mo
- Local pay
- Required
- Tax
- 18% GST included
- Verified
- Source verified
- Source
- opentherank-glm
- Lite$18 USD≈ $18.00/mo
Compare gift cards →Tax & source
All plans
- Pro$80 USD≈ $80.00/mo
- Max$168 USD≈ $168.00/mo
- Local pay
- Required
- Tax
- 18% ICMS may apply
- Verified
- Source verified
- Source
- opentherank-glm
- 10
- Lite$18 USD≈ $18.00/mo
Compare gift cards →Tax & source
All plans
- Pro$80 USD≈ $80.00/mo
- Max$168 USD≈ $168.00/mo
- Local pay
- Required
- Tax
- 20% VAT included
- Verified
- Source verified
- Source
- opentherank-glm
- 11
- Lite$18 USD≈ $18.00/mo
Tax & source
All plans
- Pro$80 USD≈ $80.00/mo
- Max$168 USD≈ $168.00/mo
- Local pay
- Required
- Tax
- 16% IVA included
- Verified
- Source verified
- Source
- opentherank-glm
- 12
- Lite$18 USD≈ $18.00/mo
Compare gift cards →Tax & source
All plans
- Pro$80 USD≈ $80.00/mo
- Max$168 USD≈ $168.00/mo
- Local pay
- Required
- Tax
- 7.5% VAT included
- Verified
- Source verified
- Source
- opentherank-glm
- Lite$18 USD≈ $18.00/mo
Tax & source
All plans
- Pro$80 USD≈ $80.00/mo
- Max$168 USD≈ $168.00/mo
- Local pay
- Optional
- Tax
- 10% GST included
- Verified
- Source verified
- Source
- opentherank-glm
- 14
- Lite$18 USD≈ $18.00/mo
Compare gift cards →Tax & source
All plans
- Pro$80 USD≈ $80.00/mo
- Max$168 USD≈ $168.00/mo
- Local pay
- Required
- Tax
- 15% sales tax may apply
- Verified
- Source verified
- Source
- opentherank-glm
- Lite$18 USD≈ $18.00/mo
Compare gift cards →Tax & source
All plans
- Pro$80 USD≈ $80.00/mo
- Max$168 USD≈ $168.00/mo
- Local pay
- Required
- Tax
- 12% VAT included
- Verified
- Source verified
- Source
- opentherank-glm
- Lite$18 USD≈ $18.00/mo
Compare gift cards →Tax & source
All plans
- Pro$80 USD≈ $80.00/mo
- Max$168 USD≈ $168.00/mo
- Local pay
- Optional
- Tax
- Varies
- Verified
- Source verified
- Source
- opentherank-glm
| # | Country↕ | Lite▲ | Pro↕ | Max↕ | vs US↕ | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $17.63 ≈ ¥118/mo | $80.39 ≈ ¥538/mo | $161.07 ≈ ¥1,078/mo Save ~$83/yr | -2% | 6% VAT included | |
| 2 | Gift card | $18.00 ≈ $18/mo | $80.00 ≈ $80/mo | $168.00 ≈ $168/mo | 0% | 5% GST/HST varies included |
| 3 | $18.00 ≈ $18/mo | $80.00 ≈ $80/mo | $168.00 ≈ $168/mo | 0% | 20% VAT included | |
| 4 | $18.00 ≈ $18/mo | $80.00 ≈ $80/mo | $168.00 ≈ $168/mo | 0% | 19% VAT included | |
| 5 | $18.00 ≈ $18/mo | $80.00 ≈ $80/mo | $168.00 ≈ $168/mo | 0% | 20% VAT included | |
| 6 | Gift card | $18.00 ≈ $18/mo | $80.00 ≈ $80/mo | $168.00 ≈ $168/mo | 0% | 10% consumption tax included |
| 7 | $18.00 ≈ $18/mo | $80.00 ≈ $80/mo | $168.00 ≈ $168/mo | 0% | 10% VAT included | |
| 8 | Gift card | $18.00 ≈ $18/mo | $80.00 ≈ $80/mo | $168.00 ≈ $168/mo | 0% | 18% GST included |
| 9 | Gift card | $18.00 ≈ $18/mo | $80.00 ≈ $80/mo | $168.00 ≈ $168/mo | 0% | 18% ICMS may apply |
| 10 | Gift card | $18.00 ≈ $18/mo | $80.00 ≈ $80/mo | $168.00 ≈ $168/mo | 0% | 20% VAT included |
| 11 | $18.00 ≈ $18/mo | $80.00 ≈ $80/mo | $168.00 ≈ $168/mo | 0% | 16% IVA included | |
| 12 | Gift card | $18.00 ≈ $18/mo | $80.00 ≈ $80/mo | $168.00 ≈ $168/mo | 0% | 7.5% VAT included |
| 13 | Tax & source
| $18.00 ≈ $18/mo | $80.00 ≈ $80/mo | $168.00 ≈ $168/mo | 0% | 10% GST included |
| 14 | Gift cardTax & source
| $18.00 ≈ $18/mo | $80.00 ≈ $80/mo | $168.00 ≈ $168/mo | 0% | 15% sales tax may apply |
| 15 | Gift cardTax & source
| $18.00 ≈ $18/mo | $80.00 ≈ $80/mo | $168.00 ≈ $168/mo | 0% | 12% VAT included |
| 16 | Gift card | $18.00 ≈ $18/mo | $80.00 ≈ $80/mo | $168.00 ≈ $168/mo | 0% | Varies |
No tracked gift-card price for China. The table is the App Store list price, not a checkout quote.
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⚡Smart Savings Routes
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Compare instant shared access vs DIY App Store region switching vs direct web billing
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Route A: Instant Shared Access
$5.50/moSave ~70%
No region switching or foreign card required. Instant access to shared or private seats with refund guarantee.
- ✓Zero setup, instant login
- ✓PayPal, Cards & Instant Access
- ✓Private chat workspace
- ✓Replacement & refund guarantee
Route B: DIY App Store Switching
$17.63/moChina
Subscribe directly via Apple ID in China or stable countries (Japan/Canada) using verified gift cards.
- ✓100% Personal, official App Store
- ✓Native in-app purchase rates
- ⚠Requires foreign Apple ID & gift card
Route C: Direct Web Card
$18/moOfficial Web
Need to pay directly on the official web portal but foreign cards get declined? Use a dedicated virtual card.
- ✓Bypasses Stripe anti-fraud declines
- ✓Instant funding via domestic payment
- ✓Valid US billing address included
As of 2026-10-03, the cheapest tracked Lite is China at CNY 118 (about $17.63/mo), 2% below the US list of $18.00/mo.
App Store list price. Not Google Play. Not a checkout quote.
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📊Billing & Tax Breakdown
Web vs App Store Checkout & Tax Breakdown for GLM
Why does Europe pay up to 25% more on the web? Why is App Store IAP in the Philippines or Pakistan significantly cheaper? Compare VAT rules and billing routes.
| Comparison Dimension | Apple App Store (IAP) | Official Web Checkout (Stripe) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Tiered local currency pricing (e.g. Philippines ₱899 ≈ $15.96, Pakistan ≈ $16.50) | Fixed USD rate ($20.00/mo) across most countries without regional adjustments |
| Tax Rules (VAT/GST) | All-inclusive list prices in Europe/Japan (includes 19%–27% VAT). US/Canada pre-tax (0% with Tax-Free Address). | Taxes are added ON TOP at checkout based on billing address/IP (e.g. 20% UK VAT turns $20 into $24.00) |
| Payment & Anti-Fraud | Can be funded with matching App Store gift cards. Requires clean static residential IP to avoid fraud flags. | Strict Stripe fraud detection; non-domestic credit cards are frequently declined without explanation. |
| Recommended Path | Use Gift Cards + Tax-Free Address, or pick Group-Buy (~$5.50/mo) | Requires a dedicated US virtual card if paying on official web portals |
More about GLM regional pricing
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Price observed: Oct 3, 2026·FX updated: Oct 19, 2026
As of 2026-10-03, Lite lowest tracked App Store list is China at CNY 118 ≈ $17.63/mo (2% vs US). Informational only. List price is not checkout price. How we verify prices · GLM price in China
Lowest Price$17.63 · #1/16
vs United States−2%
Last Updated2026-10-03
SourceBigModel + Z.aivs United States$18.00Tax6% VAT includedPurchaseLocal-payment path only
Also tracked — not the floor
Nigeria and Egypt Plus/Pro list near the US USD equivalent. Blogs quoting ~$9 usually mean ChatGPT Go or an old Plus price.
- Nigeria$18.00/mo (USD 18 · about even with US)
Top 3 cheapest countries
Live floor prices from our tracked App Store storefronts. Open a country for tax and payment.
Last checked: · How we verify prices
| Country | Local price | USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | CNY 118 | $17.63 | −2% |
| Canada | USD 18 | $18.00 | — |
| United Kingdom | USD 18 | $18.00 | — |
How to buy
How to buy
Four steps — details in the guide.
Switch Apple ID
Choose market: BigModel (CN) or Z.ai (intl)
Buy gift card
China: mainland phone + KYC (quotas possible)
Redeem balance
Intl: pick Lite / Pro / Max in USD
Subscribe in app
Verify checkout for promos
China in CNY; international USD plans. Not App Store regional tiers.
Overview
Overview
GLM Coding offers three public tiers internationally on Z.ai: Lite (18.00/mo), Pro (80.00/mo), and Max (168.00/mo). Mainland China lists separate CNY prices on BigModel (Lite ¥49, Pro ¥149, Max ¥469 at last scrape), which convert to lower USD equivalents.
GLM is cheapest on paper in China at $17.63/mo — 2% cheaper than the US App Store price ($18.00/mo). Canada is the lower-friction alternative at $18.00/mo.
Key facts
- Cheapest on paper: China at $17.63/mo (2% cheaper than the US App Store price)
- Lower-friction option: Canada at $18.00/mo
- US App Store reference: $18.00/mo
- Price observed: 2026-10-03
Payment and setup
- Purchase status
- Price observed; checkout not verified
- Gift cards
- Gift cards supported
- Local payment
- Often not required
- Billing address
- Lighter address checks
- A matching gift-card catalog exists, but checkout for this product is not verified.
Dual market, not App Store tiers
GLM Coding is not sold through Apple App Store regional tier matrices. Switching Apple ID storefronts will not unlock the China BigModel list.
China KYC and quotas
Mainland plans often require a Chinese phone number and identity verification. Even with KYC, inventory quotas can block checkout.
List vs checkout
Published list prices may differ from final checkout after tax or promos. Always confirm the live BigModel or Z.ai checkout total.
Need step-by-step region guidance? GLM region switch how-to. Or generate a China format address. The complete comparison is in the price table above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country is GLM cheapest?
China is currently the cheapest among the App Store storefronts we track, at $17.63/mo — about 2% below the US list of $18.00/mo. See the live table above (USD moves with FX). Local list: CNY 118/mo.
How do I buy GLM from the Turkey region?
Turkey App Store billing typically needs a Turkish Apple ID, matching payment method or gift card, and often a TR-matching IP at purchase. Check the Turkey country page for the current list price, tax note, and gift-card path (/pricing/glm/turkey/). Region switching can affect other Apple subscriptions — many users prefer a dedicated secondary Apple ID.
How much does GLM cost in the US vs the cheapest country?
US list is about $18.00/mo. The cheapest tracked region is currently China at ~$17.63/mo (CNY 118/mo) — roughly 2% less in USD equivalent before gift-card or FX fees.
Can I subscribe to GLM from a different country?
Often yes via App Store region change (or a secondary Apple ID) plus a local payment method or gift card. Illustrated steps: /guides/switch-app-store-region/. Availability and terms vary by product — always confirm the country page and gift-card path (/gift-cards/) before paying. Live regional table: /pricing/glm/.
What is the GLM price in India right now?
Open the India deep page for the current App Store list price in INR and USD: /pricing/glm/india/. Global floor is currently China (~$17.63/mo); India may rank higher or lower depending on FX and local tiers.
Will GLM checkout fail after I switch App Store regions?
It can. The Apple ID country, payment method or gift card, and network exit need to match. If checkout keeps failing, compare matching-region VPN exits on /vpn/, then retry. Informational only — not a checkout guarantee. Live table: /pricing/glm/.
Why isn’t Nigeria the cheapest country for GLM?
Nigeria is not automatically the cheapest App Store region. Live floor among tracked storefronts for GLM is China at ~$17.63/mo. Treat third-party posts that mix plans, old prices, or a different product as unreliable.
Does GLM Coding have regional pricing?
Public evidence shows one mainland China price list on BigModel and one Z.ai international USD price list. We did not find a public country selector or country-specific Z.ai table, so international countries share the same USD plan prices and China is listed separately.
How can I buy the China GLM Coding plan?
Use the mainland BigModel site (bigmodel.cn), register with a mainland China phone number, and complete KYC. Purchase is still not guaranteed: mainland plans often have sales quotas, and many users cannot secure a slot.
Why do international countries all show the same GLM price?
The public Z.ai subscribe page exposes USD plan prices but not a country-level regional table. We avoid guessing hidden checkout localization and use the same public Z.ai USD prices for all international rows.
Are GLM discounts included in this table?
No. The table uses recurring list prices where possible: BigModel monthly CNY list for China and public Z.ai regular monthly USD for international rows. First-month or continuous-subscription discounts can change—verify checkout before paying.
Data source & updates2026-10-03
China rows from public BigModel CNY list; international from Z.ai USD plans. List prices only — verify at checkout.
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