Aliyun Bailian vs GLM Coding Plan 2026 — Which Chinese Plan Wins
The 2026 domestic coding plan duel. Aliyun Bailian wins on promo pricing. GLM Coding Plan wins on Claude Code compatibility and raw benchmark.
TL;DR
Aliyun Bailian is unbeatable for the first month. GLM Coding Plan is the long-term winner if you use Claude Code CLI or Cline daily.
Side-by-Side
| Metric | Aliyun Bailian Coding Plan | GLM Coding Plan |
|---|---|---|
| First month price | ¥7.9🏆 | $10 (~¥72) |
| Renewal price | ¥49 | $10-80🏆 |
| Model bundle | Qwen Max + DeepSeek + GLM🏆 | GLM-5.1 only |
| Claude Code CLI support | Adapter only | Native Anthropic protocol🏆 |
| Cursor support | Proxy needed | Endpoint swap🏆 |
| MCP compatibility | Partial | Full🏆 |
| Invoice support | Native (fapiao)🏆 | Via Bigmodel |
| Overseas billing | Not available | USD via z.ai🏆 |
Capability Radar
Aliyun Bailian Coding Plan
Aliyun Bailian Coding Plan pros
- ✓¥7.9 first-month headline is unbeatable
- ✓Three top Chinese models bundled
- ✓Enterprise invoice and compliance ready
Aliyun Bailian Coding Plan cons
- ×No native Claude Code CLI path
- ×Renewal price jumps 6x
GLM Coding Plan
GLM Coding Plan pros
- ✓Same Anthropic protocol as Claude Code
- ✓Flat transparent tiers, no promo traps
- ✓Overseas account available
GLM Coding Plan cons
- ×Only GLM-5.1 family, no DeepSeek routing
Our Recommendation
Buy Aliyun Bailian for the first month to benchmark Qwen and DeepSeek. Then subscribe to GLM Coding Plan for daily Claude Code CLI work. Keep both if invoicing requirements force Bailian for payment.
FAQ
Which is cheaper long-term?
Aliyun Bailian edges out on pure monthly price after the Feb 2026 GLM reset — ¥49 renewal vs GLM Lite $10 (~¥72). GLM still wins on prompt budget per dollar thanks to the rolling 5-hour window instead of metered tokens.
Can I combine both subscriptions?
Yes. Many Chinese developers pay Bailian for invoicing + Qwen/DeepSeek access, and GLM for Claude Code CLI workflows.