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Best Z.ai Models for Design

Quick answer · Updated June 2026

GLM 5.1 is the best Z.ai model for design and frontend generation, rated 1366 on Design Arena Elo. GLM 5 Turbo (1337) and GLM 5 (1313) round out the top three.

1366Design Elo
43.8Intelligence
84 t/sSpeed
$0.980Input /M
203KContext

AI models ranked by Design Arena Elo — head-to-head human preference for generating UI, websites, data visualizations and 3D. The best models for frontend and design generation.

  1. 1Z
    glm-5.1
    ReasoningToolsJSON43.8 intel · $0.980/M · 84 t/s
    1366
    Design Elo
  2. 2Z
    glm-5-turbo
    ReasoningToolsJSON46.8 intel · $1.20/M · 29 t/s
    1337
    Design Elo
  3. 3Z
    glm-5
    ReasoningToolsJSON40.6 intel · $0.600/M · 108 t/s
    1313
    Design Elo
  4. 4Z
    glm-4.7
    ReasoningToolsJSON42.1 intel · $0.400/M · 452 t/s
    1274
    Design Elo
  5. 5Z
    glm-4.7-flash
    ReasoningToolsJSON30.1 intel · $0.060/M · 35 t/s
    1265
    Design Elo
  6. 6Z
    glm-4.5
    ReasoningToolsJSON26.4 intel · $0.600/M · 42 t/s
    1251
    Design Elo
  7. 7Z
    glm-4.5-air
    ReasoningToolsJSON23.2 intel · $0.125/M · 59 t/s
    1237
    Design Elo
  8. 8Z
    glm-4.6
    ReasoningToolsJSON30.2 intel · $0.430/M · 37 t/s
    1219
    Design Elo

Frequently asked

What is the best Z.ai model for design?

GLM 5.1 is the best Z.ai model for design and frontend generation, rated 1366 on Design Arena Elo. GLM 5 Turbo (1337) and GLM 5 (1313) round out the top three.

What's a good alternative to GLM 5.1?

GLM 5 Turbo (1337) is the closest alternative on this metric, followed by GLM 5 (1313). See the full ranking above for the tradeoffs.

How many Z.ai models are there?

modelgrep tracks 10 Z.ai models with live benchmarks, speed, latency and per-provider pricing, led on intelligence by GLM 5 Turbo. 8 of them qualify for this ranking.

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