Z.ai
AI chatbot powered by GLM-5.2 — build websites, write code, and tackle long-horizon tasks for free
What is Z.ai?#
Z.ai is an AI assistant and agent platform built on GLM-5.2, the latest flagship model from Zhipu AI. It offers a free, no-login chat experience alongside specialized modes for full-stack development, AI presentation creation, and code writing. Developers can also access GLM models via the Z.ai API platform.
What can Z.ai do?#
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Free AI Chat (No Login)
Use the chatbot instantly without signing up — GLM-5.2 answers questions, writes content, and reasons through complex problems.
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Full-Stack Code Generation
One-click full-stack app generation including frontend and backend code from natural language descriptions.
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Magic Design
AI presentation and slide deck maker — generates structured pitch decks and visual boards from a brief.
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Long-Horizon Task Handling
GLM-5.2 sustains multi-step reasoning across extended tasks, not just single-turn queries.
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Deep Research Mode
Activated via the globe icon in chat, it runs deeper analysis across multiple sources before responding.
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GLM API Access
Developers can access GLM-5.2, Vision, and Video Gen models via API; compatible with 20+ popular AI coding tools.
Use Cases#
- Developers — Use the Full-Stack mode to generate complete web applications from a text brief, and integrate GLM models into their own tools via the Z.ai API.
- Students and content creators — Generate AI-powered presentations and slide decks using Magic Design without any account creation.
- Researchers — Run deep research queries using GLM-5.2's long-horizon reasoning to analyze complex topics across multiple steps.
Quick facts about Z.ai#
- Pricing
- Free$0/moValue Subscription$16.2/moas of Jun 23, 2025 — may be outdatedView official pricing
- Platforms
- Web·API
Frequently Asked Questions#
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