Z.ai: GLM 5.1 - API in Egypt, billed in EGP

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GLM-5.1 delivers a major leap in coding capability, with particularly significant gains in handling long-horizon tasks. Unlike previous models built around minute-level interactions, GLM-5.1 can work independently and continuously on

Modality

Chat

Context window

203K tokens

Max output

131K tokens

Region

US

Published

29 Sept 2026

Pricing

Input

55.27

EGP per 1M tokens

Output

173.72

EGP per 1M tokens

Monthly cost example

5,369.38 EGP

Illustrative estimate: 50M input + 15M output tokens per month at this model's catalog rates.

Use it via the API

Z.ai: GLM 5.1 works with any OpenAI-compatible SDK — point the base URL at https://dev-backend.sovereigneg.com/v1 and use your SovereignEG API key.

Run inference

OpenAI-compatible — POST /v1/chat/completions — drop-in for any OpenAI SDK.

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    base_url="https://dev-backend.sovereigneg.com/v1",
    api_key="YOUR_API_KEY",
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="glm-5.1",
    messages=[
        {"role": "user", "content": "What are some fun things to do in Cairo?"}
    ],
)

print(response.choices[0].message.content)

Frequently asked questions

How much does Z.ai: GLM 5.1 cost?

55.27 EGP per 1M input tokens; 173.72 EGP per 1M output tokens. Billing is metered per token in Egyptian pounds (EGP), with no minimum commitment.

What is the context window of Z.ai: GLM 5.1?

Z.ai: GLM 5.1 supports a context window of 202,752 tokens (203K), with up to 131,072 output tokens per response.

Where is Z.ai: GLM 5.1 hosted?

Z.ai: GLM 5.1 is served from US (US-hosted inference).

How do I use Z.ai: GLM 5.1 via the API?

Z.ai: GLM 5.1 is available through the OpenAI-compatible SovereignEG API: point your SDK's base URL at https://dev-backend.sovereigneg.com/v1 and call /v1/chat/completions with model "glm-5.1" and your API key.