LLM
Legacy
Open source
GLM-4.6
Late-2025 open coding model
Release2025-09
Context200K
Max output—
Parameters355B
Local / VRAM400–640 GB
LicenseOpen source
Overview
GLM-4.6 is a model in the LLM category from Z.ai (Zhipu AI). It was released in 2025-09. The vendor is based in China. Best for: Late-2025 open coding model.
Strengths
- MIT
- Strong coding
- Cheap
Limits
- Superseded by GLM-5
Specifications
| Vendor | Z.ai (Zhipu AI) |
|---|---|
| Category | LLM |
| Release | 2025-09 |
| Status | Legacy |
| License | Open source |
| License name | MIT |
| Commercial use | Allowed |
| Parameters | 355B |
| Active parameters | 32B |
| Architecture | MoE transformer |
| Context window | 200K |
| Input modalities | Text |
| Output modalities | Text |
| Prompt types | Text |
| Negative prompts | No |
| Max outputs | 1 |
| Local deployment | Yes |
| VRAM | 400–640 GB |
| System RAM | 512–1024 GB |
| API access | Yes |
| Pricing | Free weights |
| Confidence | High |
| Vendor country | China |
| Vendor type | Open lab |
Pricing & hardware
Free weights
This model can be self-hosted or run locally. Approximate GPU memory: 400–640 GB. Approximate system RAM: 512–1024 GB. API access is available.