Grok is the AI assistant from xAI, now part of SpaceX. It answers questions, writes, reasons through problems, writes code, analyzes documents and images, and creates images and videos. Its distinguishing feature is real-time access to public posts on X, which makes it useful for following news and trends as they happen.
In October 2026 Grok moved into The X Subscription, which bundles Grok Chat, Voice, Imagine and Build with the Cursor code editor, Grok API access and X Premium features in a single plan with a shared usage pool.
Key features
- Grok Chat and Voice for questions, writing and reasoning.
- Real-time X search to summarize trends and breaking news.
- Grok Imagine for photorealistic images and AI video.
- Grok Build and Cursor for coding with Grok models.
- Document and image analysis for uploads and screenshots.
- Grok API access included with paid plans.
- Grok Bot on Premium and above.
Grok pricing
| X Subscription plan | Price | AI usage | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Limited | Limited Grok and Cursor use |
| Plus | $8/month | Base shared pool | Grok Chat, Voice, Imagine, Build, Cursor and API access, X checkmark |
| Premium | $30/month | 4x Plus | Latest Grok models, Grok Bot, faster responses, more images and video, ad-free X |
| Super | $100/month | 15x Plus | Priority access at peak times |
| Ultra | $200/month | 50x Plus | Earliest access to new products and models |
Prices exclude taxes. Business and enterprise options are available through Cursor Teams and Enterprise and xAI’s API.
Our experience using Grok
Grok is at its best for anything happening right now: it pulls together what people on X are saying about an event, product launch or market move faster than other assistants. Its writing and reasoning are solid, and Imagine produces impressive images and short videos.
For careful long-form writing, research with reliable sources or business use, we still prefer Claude, Perplexity or ChatGPT.
Who should use Grok?
Grok suits heavy X users, journalists and marketers tracking trends, and developers who want Cursor and Grok together in one inexpensive plan.
Grok vs alternatives
ChatGPT is the stronger all-rounder, Claude leads for writing and coding quality, and Perplexity is better for cited research. For coding, see Cursor, which shares Grok’s subscription, and GitHub Copilot.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Grok free?
Yes. The Free plan includes limited Grok and Cursor usage.
How much does Grok cost?
Grok is part of The X Subscription: Plus $8, Premium $30, Super $100 and Ultra $200 per month.
Does Grok include Cursor?
Yes. Every X Subscription plan includes Cursor with Grok models; third-party models in Cursor are billed separately.
What makes Grok different?
Grok can draw on real-time public posts from X, which helps with news and trend questions.
Can Grok create images and videos?
Yes. Grok Imagine creates images and videos, with more generations on Premium and above.
