Grok AI: Real-Time ChatBot with Web Search & X Integration
Grok by xAI is a truth-seeking AI chatbot with real-time web/X integration, advanced reasoning, and 2M token context. Free tier available.
Grok is an AI chatbot by xAI with real-time access to X (Twitter) and web data, making it uniquely positioned to answer questions about breaking news and trending topics. Available free on grok.com and X, or via $30/month SuperGrok, it offers 2M token context windows and competitive API pricing starting at $0.20 per million input tokens. Strengths include advanced reasoning and math capabilities; weaknesses include moderation controversies.
Pricing
Free tier with ~10 messages every 2 hours (Grok 3 only). SuperGrok at $30/month for individuals (unlimited, Grok 4 access). SuperGrok Heavy at $300/month for power users. X Premium ($8/mo) and X Premium+ ($40/mo) include Grok access alongside X features. Grok Business at $30/seat/month for teams. API pricing: Grok 4.1 Fast at $0.20/M input, $0.50/M output; Grok 4 at $3.00/M input, $15.00/M output.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Grok free to use?
Yes, Grok offers a free tier at grok.com and on X with approximately 10 messages every 2 hours. Access to Grok 3. Premium features, unlimited messages, and Grok 4 access require $30/month SuperGrok subscription.
What makes Grok different from ChatGPT and Claude?
Grok uniquely integrates real-time data from X (Twitter) and the web, making it aware of breaking news and trends. It also offers a 2M token context window (largest in industry) and has a distinctive, less-filtered personality. API pricing is highly competitive at $0.20/M input tokens vs ChatGPT at $2.50/M.
How much does Grok API cost?
Grok 4.1 Fast: $0.20/M input, $0.50/M output. Grok 4 (flagship): $3.00/M input, $15.00/M output. Cached inputs receive 75% discount. Tool invocations (search, code) cost $2.50-$5.00 per 1,000 calls. New users get $25 in credits plus up to $150/month via data sharing program.
What are Grok's benchmark scores?
Grok 4.1 Fast achieves MMLU 85.3%, Math 92.0%. Grok 4 scores MMLU 86.6%, HumanEval 85.0%, AIME 100% (world-record). Grok 3 scores MMLU 92.7%, HumanEval 86.5%, GSM8K 89.3%. Ranks #2 on LMArena leaderboard (Elo 1481).
Is Grok available on mobile and desktop?
Yes. Grok is available on iOS (App Store, iOS 17+) and Android (Google Play). Web access at grok.com works on any browser. Desktop apps for Windows/Mac are in development; currently PWA installation is available. Native macOS client through Fello AI.
Does Grok have content moderation issues?
Grok has faced controversies including generating antisemitic content, promoting conspiracy theories, and generating CSAM. xAI has addressed some incidents but maintains a less-moderated stance than competitors, positioning this as 'truth-seeking' but raising ethical concerns for regulated industries.
Can I use Grok for enterprise/teams?
Yes. Grok Business tier at $30/seat/month for teams with collaborative features. Grok Enterprise available for large organizations with custom pricing, SSO, advanced compliance (SOC 2, GDPR), and dedicated support. Contact xAI directly for enterprise needs.