ZCode Pricing

freemiumlast verified August 26, 2026official site ↗

Plan	Price	Notes
Free Desktop Clientofficial source ↗	$0checked 2026-08-26	Free desktop IDE application download for macOS, Windows, and Linux; requires Z.ai account or BYOK
GLM Coding Plan Liteofficial source ↗	USD 18/monthchecked 2026-08-26	$18/month (or ~$12.60/mo billed annually); includes standard quota for GLM-5.2 and GLM-5.3 coding agents
GLM Coding Plan Proofficial source ↗	USD 80/monthchecked 2026-08-26	$80/month (or ~$56.00/mo billed annually); high quota allocation for continuous agentic coding sessions
GLM Coding Plan Maxofficial source ↗	USD 168/monthchecked 2026-08-26	$168/month (or ~$117.60/mo billed annually); maximum prompt allowance and priority throughput for power developers

structured from cited official pricing sources: “The ZCode desktop application is free to download and use. Access to the underlying GLM-5.2 and GLM-5.3 models is billed via Z.ai's GLM Coding Plan subscriptions, starting at $18 per month for the Lite tier, $80 per month for Pro, and $168 per month for Max (with up to 30% discounts on annual billing).”

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FAQ

How much does ZCode cost?

The ZCode desktop application is free to download and use. Access to the underlying GLM-5.2 and GLM-5.3 models is billed via Z.ai's GLM Coding Plan subscriptions, starting at $18 per month for the Lite tier, $80 per month for Pro, and $168 per month for Max (with up to 30% discounts on annual billing). Paid pricing starts at $18 per month.

Does ZCode have a free plan?

Yes — ZCode has a free plan alongside its paid tiers.

What are free or cheaper ZCode alternatives?

Claude Code, Cursor, Amp are in the same category with a free plan or open-source license.

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