Grok is xAI's AI large language model and assistant, created by Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company. Available through X Premium and the xAI API, Grok models are designed for coding, reasoning, and real-time information retrieval with direct access to X platform data. Grok 3, released in 2025, is positioned as a frontier model competitive with GPT-4o and Claude on technical benchmarks.
Grok
xAI's conversational AI with real-time X data access.
Best for: X Premium users who want real-time information and a less-filtered AI experience.
- Free plan
4.2/5 ratingEditorial score 80/100grok.com
Entry plan
Free (limited)
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Editorial score80/100
The editorial note
What to know about Grok
Is it right for you?
Who Grok suits
Choose it if
- X Premium users who want real-time information and a less-filtered AI experience.
Look elsewhere if
- Enterprises requiring proven stability, compliance certifications, and broad integration support — OpenAI and Anthropic offer more mature enterprise offerings
What you get
Key features
- Large language model for text, code, and reasoning
- Real-time X platform data integration
- Internet search grounding
- Image understanding and generation
- Grok 3 frontier model
- xAI API for developers
- Voice interaction on mobile
- Long context window support
Works with
Integrations5
X (Twitter)xAI APIiOSAndroidWeb
What it costs
Pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free (limited)Billed monthly | Access Grok on X with limited messages per day |
| X Premium | $8 / monthBilled monthly | Grok with higher message limits as part of X Premium |
| X Premium+ | $16 / monthBilled monthly | Highest Grok access limits and full X Premium+ features |
Prices are recorded from the vendor's public pricing page and can change. Check before you buy.
The trade-off
Pros and cons
Pros
- Real-time access to X posts and internet data for current events
- Grok 3 achieves competitive scores on MATH, GPQA, and coding benchmarks
- Less restrictive safety filters allow engagement with topics other models decline
- Available via xAI API for developers building applications
- Included with X Premium subscription for existing users
Cons
- Reliability and consistency trail established models like Claude and GPT-4 in practice
- Smaller developer community and fewer integration resources than OpenAI
- Tied to X platform ecosystem which limits appeal for privacy-focused users
- API pricing and documentation are less mature than OpenAI or Anthropic
Quick read
At a glance
- Category
- AI Tools
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Entry plan
- Free (limited)
- Free plan
- Available
- Free trial
- Not listed
- Website
- grok.com
The verdict
Our take on Grok
Grok's real-time X data is genuinely unique, but depth still trails frontier rivals for serious work.
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