
Grok
xAI's assistant with real-time answers from the web and X
Overview
Grok is an AI assistant that chats, writes code, creates images through its Imagine feature and pulls real-time answers from the web and from posts on X. You can use it in the browser after signing up, with slash commands for faster actions.
Key features
- Real-time web and X search
- Image creation with Imagine
- Coding help
- Slash commands
Use cases
- Following breaking news
- Creating images from prompts
- Asking coding questions
Pricing
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Starting price
- $8/month (X Subscription Plus)
Prices and plans change often. Confirm current pricing on grok.com before you buy. Last checked October 22, 2026.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Free plan available to get started
- Available on iOS, Android
Cons
- Advanced features and higher limits need a paid plan
- Latest Grok models need X Subscription Premium at $30/month; Plus is $8/month
Pros and cons are based only on the facts in this listing (pricing model, platforms and features), not on hands-on scores.
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