Grok (xAI)
- Free · freeMonth
- SuperGrok Lite · $10Month
- SuperGrok · $30Month
- SuperGrok Plus · $100Month
- SuperGrok Heavy · $300Month
- Grok Business · $30access/month (grok.com: "$30 USD/access"); x.ai/pricing: "$30 /month"
- Enterprise · contact sales
Grok (xAI) vs ChatGPT
Grok combines search with current web and X content, while ChatGPT puts more emphasis on projects, custom GPTs, and apps around the chat. Both are general AI assistants for research, writing, files, and creative work.
When to pick which
Choose Grok when you want one assistant with web and X search, voice, and image and video features. Choose ChatGPT when projects, custom GPTs, or connected apps shape your workflow. Check either tool's results when current sources or important decisions are involved.
Differences at a glance
- Free access: Grok (xAI) as Free plan; ChatGPT as Free plan.
- Paid entry in the catalog: Grok (xAI) SuperGrok; ChatGPT Go. Amounts are in the table and follow the price region.
- Grok (xAI): AI assistant from xAI (SpaceX founders) with real-time web and X search
- Grok (xAI): Generous free usage limits according to the vendor
- ChatGPT: ChatGPT subscriptions and API use are separate
- ChatGPT: Go at 8 USD/month: more messages, uploads and images than Free, reasoning through Think with GPT-5.6 Luna
| Criterion | Grok (xAI) | ChatGPT |
|---|---|---|
| Free access | Free plan | Free plan |
| Paid from | SuperGrok · $30Month | Go · 8 USDmonth |
Published plans by vendor
Each vendor separately. The same row does not mean the same plan. Prices follow the selected price region.
ChatGPT
- Free · freefree
- Go · 8 USDmonth
- Plus · 20 USDmonth
- Pro 5x · 100 USDmonth
- Pro 20x · 200 USDmonth
- Business (Jahreszahlung) · 25 USDmonth, billed annually
- Business (Monatszahlung) · 30 USDmonth
- Enterprise · contact salescustom
Grok (xAI)
Grok is the AI assistant from xAI, the company of SpaceX founders, with real-time web search and direct X platform integration. The free plan provides generous usage limits according to the vendor.
SuperGrok unlocks extended usage. Multimodal inputs for text and image are supported. Developers can access Grok models via API for integration into their own products.
ChatGPT
ChatGPT combines chat, files, images, voice and research. Individuals get the levels Free, Go at 8 USD, Plus at 20 USD and Pro from 100 USD per month. Business has separate seat pricing and does not train on business data by default. Consumer data use is separate and can be disabled for future conversations through data controls.
Official sources
Grok (xAI)
- Grok (xAI) pricing (x.ai)
- Grok (xAI) (grok.com)
ChatGPT
- ChatGPT pricing (openai.com)
- ChatGPT (chatgpt.com)
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Grok (xAI) or ChatGPT?
The cheaper paid entry is ChatGPT at 8 USD, against $30 for Grok (xAI). That is the vendor's list price; regional prices can differ.
Can Grok (xAI) and ChatGPT be tried for free?
Grok (xAI): Free plan. ChatGPT: Free plan.