xAI Grok API Pricing
Elon Musk's AI lab offering Grok models with real-time knowledge and deep X/Twitter integration
| Model | Input (per 1M tokens) | Output (per 1M tokens) | Context Window | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grok 4.5 | $2.00 | $6.00 | 500K | Flagship |
| Grok 4.20 | $1.25 | $2.50 | 1M | Mid |
| Grok 4.3 | $1.25 | $2.50 | 1M | Mid |
| Grok Build 0.1 | $1.00 | $2.00 | 256K | Budget |
Why xAI Grok?
Grok models bring unique capabilities with real-time world knowledge and native X/Twitter integration.
Real-Time Knowledge
Grok models have access to real-time information, making them ideal for tasks that require up-to-date knowledge about current events, trends, and breaking news.
X/Twitter Integration
Native integration with the X platform gives Grok unique access to social media data, conversations, and trending topics — useful for sentiment analysis and social listening.
Competitive Pricing
4 models from $1.00 to $2.00 input per 1M tokens. Grok 4.5 ($2.00/$6.00) is the flagship, Grok 4.20/4.3 ($1.25/$2.50) offer strong mid-tier value, and Grok Build 0.1 ($1.00/$2.00) handles high-volume workloads.
Which Grok Model Should You Use?
Four models for different performance and cost requirements.
Grok 4.5
- 500K context window
- Flagship reasoning model
- Most capable Grok model
- Complex multi-step tasks
- Competitive with GPT-5.5 and Claude Opus
Grok 4.20
- 1M context window
- Latest mid-tier model
- Strong reasoning and analysis
- Real-time world knowledge
- Same price as Grok 4.3, newer architecture
Grok 4.3
- 1M context window
- Proven mid-tier model
- Strong reasoning and analysis
- Real-time world knowledge
- Established track record
Grok Build 0.1
- 256K context window
- Ultra-fast response times
- Classification and extraction
- High-volume workloads
- Budget-friendly pricing
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| Provider | Model | Input (per 1M tokens) | Output (per 1M tokens) | Context Window |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| xAI | Grok 4.5 | $2.00 | $6.00 | 500K |
| xAI | Grok 4.20 | $1.25 | $2.50 | 1M |
| xAI | Grok 4.3 | $1.25 | $2.50 | 1M |
| OpenAI | GPT-4o | $2.50 | $10.00 | 128K |
| Anthropic | Claude Sonnet 4.6 | $3.00 | $15.00 | 200K |
| DeepSeek | V4 Pro | $2.18 | $8.72 | 128K |
| xAI | Grok Build 0.1 | $1.00 | $2.00 | 256K |
| OpenAI | GPT-4o mini | $0.15 | $0.60 | 128K |
| Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite | $0.10 | $0.40 | 1M | |
| DeepSeek | V4 Flash | $0.14 | $0.28 | 128K |
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