GLM Coding Plan vs Kimi Code
Two lab-direct memberships at almost the same entry price — but only one of them is currently taking new subscribers without a queue.
Updated August 28, 2026 · Independent comparison — GLM Coding Plan, Kimi Code are separate products.
GLM Coding Plan
Z.ai's GLM-5.3 subscription for coding tools
The GLM Coding Plan is Z.ai's subscription for driving coding agents with GLM-5.3 and GLM-5.3-Flash. It sells in three tiers (Lite, Pro, Max) that differ only in credit allowance, not in model access, and it is explicitly restricted to coding tools — the key is not a general-purpose API key. Credits refresh on a 5-hour rolling window and a weekly window, and off-peak usage (outside Mon-Fri 14:00-18:00 UTC+8) burns credits at half rate. Z.ai relaunched the tier pricing on 2026-07-31, so list prices differ noticeably between its CNY and USD storefronts.
Kimi Code
Moonshot's Kimi K3 membership for coding
Kimi Code is the coding half of Moonshot's Kimi membership. Every paid tier includes it, but K3 access starts at the second tier and the full million-token K3 context only appears at the top. The membership meters work in 'agent credits' — roughly one typical task each — and Kimi Code additionally has its own separate 5-hour and weekly rate limits that Moonshot does not publish numerically. Concurrency is explicitly tiered (2 to 4 simultaneous agent tasks). Moonshot paused new consumer sign-ups on 2026-07-19 after K3 demand saturated its GPUs, reopening in batches.
Bottom line
Two lab-direct memberships at almost the same entry price — but only one of them is currently taking new subscribers without a queue. Choose GLM Coding Plan if you want to subscribe today rather than wait for a batch of seats to open; choose Kimi Code if kimi K3 is the model you want, from the lab that makes it.
Pricing
| Feature | GLM Coding Plan | Kimi Code |
|---|---|---|
| Price/mo | Lite $18 · Pro $72-80 · Max $160-168/mo | $19 / $39 / $99 / $199/mo (annual $15 / $31 / $79 / $159) |
| Intro promo | ~20-30% off on the CNY store and on quarterly/yearly terms | Annual billing saves up to $480/yr |
| Billing shape | Credits on 5-hour + weekly windows | Agent credits + a separate Kimi Code rate limit |
Models & Context
| Feature | GLM Coding Plan | Kimi Code |
|---|---|---|
| Models included | GLM-5.3, GLM-5.3-Flash (older GLM auto-routes up) | Kimi K3, K2.7 Code, K2.6 |
| Catalogue size | 2 models (one lab) | 3 models (one lab) |
| Context window | Per model; no plan-level max published | K3 up to 1M — but only on the top tier |
Limits & Overage
| Feature | GLM Coding Plan | Kimi Code |
|---|---|---|
| Limits (5h / weekly / monthly) | 2,000 / 12,000 / 28,000 credits per 5 hrs; 10,000 / 60,000 / 140,000 weekly | 60 / 150 / 360 / 720 agent credits; Kimi Code 5-hour + weekly caps unpublished |
| What happens past the cap | Hard 429 until the window resets (errors 1308/1310/1316/1317) | In-flight tasks finish, new ones blocked; buy an Extra Usage pack or wait |
| Parallel-agent friendly | Not published | 2 / 2 / 4 / 4 concurrent agent tasks by tier |
Access & Friction
| Feature | GLM Coding Plan | Kimi Code |
|---|---|---|
| Host agents & IDEs supported | Claude Code, Cline, Roo Code, Kilo Code, OpenCode, OpenClaw, Crush, Goose, Cursor, ZCode | Kimi Code, Kimi CLI, Claude Code, Roo Code, Kimi Claw |
| Gives you an API key | Coding Plan key — tool-restricted, not a general API key | Membership access is separate from the Open Platform API key |
| BYOK-able elsewhere | ✗ | ✗ |
| Payment / region friction | Cards internationally; Alipay/WeChat on the CN store; no app-backend use | Cards internationally, Alipay/WeChat in China; new sign-ups paused 2026-07-19 |
Verdict at a glance
| Feature | GLM Coding Plan | Kimi Code |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Cheapest official GLM-5.3 pass for supported agents | First-party K3 agent work if you can get a seat |
Availability & context
| Feature | GLM Coding Plan | Kimi Code |
|---|---|---|
| Accepting new subscribers | ✓ | Paused 2026-07-19, reopening in batches |
| Full 1M context | Not published | Top tier only |
| Meter unit | Credits (numeric, published) | Agent credits + unpublished 5-hour and weekly caps |
| Concurrency policy | Not published | 2 / 2 / 4 / 4 by tier |
The Verdict
Choose GLM Coding Plan if...
- ✓You want to subscribe today rather than wait for a batch of seats to open
- ✓You want your model working in nine named third-party agents, not mostly first-party ones
- ✓You want numeric credit quotas rather than 'agent credits' plus an unpublished rate limit
- ✓Off-peak scheduling is worth 50% to you
- ✓You want a Max tier with 14x the entry allowance
Choose Kimi Code if...
- ✓Kimi K3 is the model you want, from the lab that makes it
- ✓You want Kimi Code, Kimi CLI and Kimi Claw as first-party tools
- ✓You want a published concurrency policy — 2 or 4 simultaneous agent tasks
- ✓You want K3's full million-token context and will pay the top tier for it
- ✓You want an Extra Usage pack to buy past the ceiling instead of waiting
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between GLM Coding Plan and Kimi Code?
The GLM Coding Plan is Z.ai's subscription for driving coding agents with GLM-5.3 and GLM-5.3-Flash. Kimi Code is the coding half of Moonshot's Kimi membership.
How much do GLM Coding Plan and Kimi Code cost?
GLM Coding Plan: Lite $18 · Pro $72-80 · Max $160-168/mo. Kimi Code: $19 / $39 / $99 / $199/mo (annual $15 / $31 / $79 / $159). See the pricing table above for full plan details.
Should I choose GLM Coding Plan or Kimi Code?
Choose GLM Coding Plan if you want to subscribe today rather than wait for a batch of seats to open. Choose Kimi Code if kimi K3 is the model you want, from the lab that makes it.
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