Zhipu Launches GLM-5.3 API, Scores 60 on Artificial Analysis Index

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Zhipu AI launched API access for its GLM-5.3 model on Wednesday, targeting complex coding, defensive cybersecurity, and long-horizon tasks.
The model scored 60 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index, ranking alongside closed-source flagships like Claude Fable 5 and GPT-5.6 Sol.
GLM-5.3 tied with Kimi K3 for the top spot among open-source models, highlighting its competitive frontier-level performance.
API pricing remains unchanged from GLM-5.2, with model weights scheduled for open-source release next Friday.

NextFin News — Zhipu AI has made the application programming interface for its GLM-5.3 model available starting Wednesday.

The model is positioned for complex coding, defensive cybersecurity and long-horizon tasks. On the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index it scored 60, placing it in the global frontier range alongside closed-source flagship systems such as Claude Fable 5 and GPT-5.6 Sol, and tying with Kimi K3 for the top ranking among open-source models.

GLM-5.3 has been integrated into Zhipu’s ZCode coding platform and the GLM Coding Plan. API access is open at the same pricing as GLM-5.2, and the company said the model weights will be released as open source next Friday.

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