The video discusses recent updates and pricing changes for the GLM code plan, positioning it as a strong alternative to Claude Code [0:30]. The speaker highlights new plan options, including a $30 plan that increases to $60 monthly, and a "Max" plan offering significantly higher prompt usage than competitors [1:01, 2:04].
The GLM code plan now offers quarterly and yearly subscriptions, providing substantial discounts. The $36 annual plan is particularly recommended for students, offering considerable value compared to other services [2:35, 3:06]. The GLM 4.5 model is praised for its power, and the plan supports integration with various AI coding tools like Kilo, Goose, and Open Code [3:37, 4:08, 4:40].
Additionally, the Vision MCP and Web Search MCP are included free with Pro and Max plans, enabling image analysis and web searching [5:12]. The speaker demonstrates setting up a designer agent using Goose, an open-source AI agent CLI tool, and the GLM plan to create a personalized AI assistant with local and open-source capabilities [5:44, 6:15, 8:20]. The $36 annual plan or $6 monthly plan are highly recommended for their value and wide compatibility with coding tools [8:51, 9:22].