GLM-4.7-Flash: Z.ai’s Free Coding Model and What the Benchmarks Say
Last Updated on January 26, 2026 by Editorial Team
Author(s): JP Caparas
Originally published on Towards AI.
A look at the 30B MoE model that just dropped with unlimited free API access
Z.ai announced GLM-4.7-Flash a few hours ago. The model is free. Not “free tier with limits” free, but actually free: open weights on Hugging Face, zero-cost API, no credit card required.
The article discusses Z.ai’s announcement of the GLM-4.7-Flash model, emphasizing its accessibility and performance potential, which does not require a credit card for use. It highlights the competitive benchmarks against similar models and the ability to run it locally or through an API. The article delves into practical applications for coding and creative tasks, while also noting the limitations of the free tier and the real-world applicability of the benchmarks, ultimately positioning GLM-4.7-Flash as a contender in a market of affordable, capable AI models.
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