Differences between the free and paid versions of GLM 4.7 #3808

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opened 2026-02-16 17:41:33 -05:00 by yindo · 7 comments
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Originally created by @opencaw on GitHub (Dec 23, 2025).

Originally assigned to: @fwang on GitHub.

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Do the free and paid versions of GLM 4.7 have the same response speed? Is the paid version of GLM 4.7 faster? I'm considering paying for it; please answer my questions. Thank you.

Originally created by @opencaw on GitHub (Dec 23, 2025). Originally assigned to: @fwang on GitHub. ### Question Do the free and paid versions of GLM 4.7 have the same response speed? Is the paid version of GLM 4.7 faster? I'm considering paying for it; please answer my questions. Thank you.
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@adm-alvin-decruz commented on GitHub (Dec 23, 2025):

On z.AI, the paid version performs better as you pay more for it.

@adm-alvin-decruz commented on GitHub (Dec 23, 2025): On z.AI, the paid version performs better as you pay more for it.
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@opencaw commented on GitHub (Dec 24, 2025):

Since this was my first time using the service, I subscribed to Max's service. I asked them a small question, and after half an hour using GLM 4.7, it still wasn't resolved. My refund request was refused. It's an outrageous and unfair contract term; it's absolutely terrible.

@opencaw commented on GitHub (Dec 24, 2025): Since this was my first time using the service, I subscribed to Max's service. I asked them a small question, and after half an hour using GLM 4.7, it still wasn't resolved. My refund request was refused. It's an outrageous and unfair contract term; it's absolutely terrible.
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@pohlipit23 commented on GitHub (Dec 25, 2025):

Did anyone notice an actual difference between using the free one from opencode vs z.ai code plan 4,7?

@pohlipit23 commented on GitHub (Dec 25, 2025): Did anyone notice an actual difference between using the free one from opencode vs z.ai code plan 4,7?
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@osminogin commented on GitHub (Dec 26, 2025):

I don't correlate the hype surrounding the zAI models with my actual use of them (on the free version, but I don't see the point in buying the paid one yet). GLM-4.7 herself says her knowledge cutoff is data up to the end of 2023 or early 2024.

@osminogin commented on GitHub (Dec 26, 2025): I don't correlate the hype surrounding the zAI models with my actual use of them (on the free version, but I don't see the point in buying the paid one yet). GLM-4.7 herself says her knowledge cutoff is data up to the end of 2023 or early 2024.
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@moonray commented on GitHub (Jan 26, 2026):

The free version was actually pretty good for tool calling and orchestration. Now that I'm using the z.ai max sub, it feels slow and dumb. That has to be a bug.

@moonray commented on GitHub (Jan 26, 2026): The free version was actually pretty good for tool calling and orchestration. Now that I'm using the z.ai max sub, it feels slow and dumb. That has to be a bug.
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@jonathanm-tkf commented on GitHub (Jan 26, 2026):

The same thing happens to me. It's extremely frustrating. I've tried to contact the company, but I haven't had any luck.

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Even the free models work better than a MAX subscription. It's ridiculous.

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Does anyone know how to fix this? I feel like it worked faster when I didn't have the plan.

@jonathanm-tkf commented on GitHub (Jan 26, 2026): The same thing happens to me. It's extremely frustrating. I've tried to contact the company, but I haven't had any luck. <img width="796" height="264" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/5b6f4c8b-084f-4940-966a-fd547a5a4d84" /> Even the free models work better than a MAX subscription. It's ridiculous. <img width="497" height="198" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/6d007494-b9da-4868-b41d-f66ca1c78852" /> Does anyone know how to fix this? I feel like it worked faster when I didn't have the plan.
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@bawadev commented on GitHub (Feb 11, 2026):

Same thing happened from me. It almost feels like a Scam from zai after buying from Max plan. its practically not usable !!

@bawadev commented on GitHub (Feb 11, 2026): Same thing happened from me. It almost feels like a Scam from zai after buying from Max plan. its practically not usable !!
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Reference: anomalyco/opencode#3808