GLM-4 9B

Good fit for

People comparing a specific GLM local-chat release with other downloadable language models.

Why consider it

The runtime entry provides an explicit 9B model package, a conversational template and support for 26 languages.

Main limitations

Requires Ollama 0.2 or later for this route. This is GLM-4 9B, not the currently advertised Z.ai hosted flagship or a vision variant. Historical comparisons to Llama 3 are not presented as current evidence of superiority.

Cost and access

Local package without a hosted subscription or per-token inference charge. Hardware, electricity and setup remain separate. License: The glm-4-9b License; review the attached terms before deployment or redistribution..

Getting started

Install a compatible Ollama version, review the model license, then run: ollama run glm4:9b. API access means the local runtime endpoint, not an included hosted API.