Free
$0
Capped use of Grok on grok.com, X and the apps.
- Limited prompts
- Basic models
Grok
Editor reviewedxAI's AI assistant with live X and web search, image and voice tools
About Grok
Grok is an AI assistant built by xAI. It answers questions, writes and debugs code, analyses documents, photos and links, and can search the web and public posts on X for current information. The same account also covers image and video generation and editing through Grok Imagine, and real-time voice conversations in the mobile apps.
Best for
- Questions that need current information from X and the web
- Chat plus image and video generation in one app
- News and Trend Tracking: Check what is being said on X and the web about a current event.
- Image and Video Creation: Generate and edit visuals with Grok Imagine.
- Coding Help: Write, explain and debug code snippets.
- Document Analysis: Summarise uploaded files, photos and links.
- Voice Conversations: Ask questions hands-free in the mobile apps.
Not ideal for
- Strict enterprise compliance environments
- Offline use
Popular with
- Everyday users
- Developers
- Researchers
- Content creators
- X users
Key features
- Live Search
- Chat and Reasoning
- File and Image Analysis
- Grok Imagine
- Voice Mode
- Conversation Import
- Shared Subscription
- xAI API
Pros and cons
Pros
- Searches both X posts and the web for current information
- Free tier available without a subscription
- Image and video generation in the same app as chat
- Separate API with long context windows (up to 1M tokens on some models)
- Real-time voice mode in the mobile apps
Cons
- Free usage is capped, and xAI does not publish the exact limit
- Usage limits are given only as multiples of the Plus plan, not as fixed numbers
- Answers drawing on X posts can reflect unverified social content
- The App Store rates the app 16+ because of mature themes
Pricing
Plans as listed by the vendor on . Check their site for current prices.
Plus
$8/month
Entry plan with a shared usage pool across Grok, the API, Cursor and X.
- Grok Chat
- Voice
- Imagine and Build
- Grok API
- Cursor
- Fewer X timeline ads
- Premium checkmark
Premium
Most popular$30/month
4x the usage of Plus with the latest models.
- 4x Plus usage
- Latest Grok models
- Image and video generation
- Cloud agents and automations
- Ad-free X on most surfaces
Super
$100/month
15x the usage of Plus.
- 15x Plus usage
- 1080p video
- Priority model access at peak times
Ultra
$200/month
50x the usage of Plus.
- 50x Plus usage
- Most powerful chat models
- Earliest access to new products and models
Our ratings
Scored out of 10 by the Finder Atlas editorial team.
8.3overall
- Real-time Information Access
- 8.8
- Image and Video Generation
- 8.2
- Reasoning & Math
- 8.5
- Coding & Syntax
- 8.3
- Value for Money
- 7.5
Platforms
- Web
- iOS
- Android
- API
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Release history
SpaceX announced it had acquired xAI in an all-stock deal
SpaceX announced it had acquired xAI in an all-stock deal.
Reviews
4.0
Based on 1 review
- VastPace2026-11-074 out of 5
I have used Grok for real work. It is practical and reliable enough for everyday tasks, with a clear interface and a learning curve that feels manageable. I would recommend trying it when the use case fits.
Frequently asked questions
How do I access Grok?
Go to grok.com, install the iOS or Android app, or use Grok inside X. You need to sign in to use it.
Is Grok free?
Yes, there is a free tier with usage limits. Paid plans raise the limits and start at $8 per month for Plus.
What do the paid plans cost?
Plus is $8, Premium $30, Super $100 and Ultra $200 per month. Each step up mainly raises the shared usage limit (4x, 15x and 50x the Plus allowance). The subscription also covers Cursor and X Premium benefits.
Does Grok have access to current information?
Yes, it can search the web and X. Through the API, models have no real-time knowledge unless web search or X search is enabled.
Can Grok generate images and video?
Yes, through Grok Imagine, which creates and edits images and videos.
Is there an API?
Yes. The xAI API is billed per token, separately from consumer subscriptions, with documentation at docs.x.ai.
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