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GLM-5.3

ECI#30
156
Z.ai (Zhipu AI)
Aug. 14, 2026
Closed weights

GLM-5.3 is a closed-weights model from Z.ai (Zhipu AI), released August 14, 2026. It has an ECI score of 156 and ranks 30th of 260 tracked models. At the time of its release, it ranked 19th of 244 tracked models.

GLM-5.3 vs select alternatives

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GLM-5.3
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Closed weights
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ECI scoreBest score 167
156152156156
Ranking#30#50#31#27
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