Grok API Pricing / Price per 1M tokens
Grok / X.AI • API Price Comparison
Also known as: ~x-ai-grok-latest · ~x ai grok latest · ~xaigroklatest
API pricing and token costs at a glance
Updated on · Published currencies / per 1M tokens; cheapest ranked by input
| Channel | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Cache read / 1M | Updated / verified on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official | No official quote recorded | |||
| OpenRouterLowest input | USD 2 | USD 6 | USD 0.5 | 2026-10-31 |
Metered API cost = input tokens / 1M × input rate + output tokens / 1M × output rate. At the lowest-input-rate channel, 1M input plus 250K output tokens costs approximately USD 3.5. This excludes caching, tools, retries and other service fees; the lowest input rate does not guarantee the lowest total bill.
— means the price or date is not recorded. Cross-currency ranking uses exchange rates.
Grok is a large language model by Grok / X.AI with a 500K-token context window. Across the 1 API channels tracked here, input pricing ranges from $2.00 per 1M input tokens; the cheapest is OpenRouter at $2.00 per 1M input tokens. None of the tracked channels are directly reachable from mainland China without a proxy or VPN. Prices are collected daily from official provider pages and every tracked channel, then cross-checked by a data-accuracy audit.
| Usage Level | Tokens/Month | OpenRouter |
|---|---|---|
| 🐣 Light | 0.1M in + 0.1M out | $0.50 |
| 📊 Medium | 1.0M in + 0.5M out | $5.00 |
| 🚀 Heavy | 10.0M in + 5.0M out | $50.00 |
| 🏢 Enterprise | 100.0M in + 50.0M out | $500.00 |
Frequently asked questions about grok
How much does the Grok API cost?
The lowest input rate is USD 2 per 1M tokens; output on that channel is USD 6 per 1M tokens.
Which channel has the cheapest Grok API?
OpenRouter has the lowest input rate: USD 2 per 1M tokens. Cross-currency ranking uses exchange rates; compare output and cache prices separately.
What is the Grok cache-read price?
OpenRouter: USD 0.5 per 1M cache-read tokens.
When was Grok pricing last updated?
Updated on 2026-10-31. This is the latest recorded price update or verification; see the table for individual channel dates.
Is there a free Grok API?
No available recorded channel lists both input and output at zero. Missing prices, free cache reads or a free chat tier do not establish a free API; check provider terms for trial credits.
How do I calculate Grok token costs and monthly spend?
Metered API cost = input tokens / 1M × input rate + output tokens / 1M × output rate. At the lowest-input-rate channel, 1M input plus 250K output tokens costs approximately USD 3.5. This excludes caching, tools, retries and other service fees; the lowest input rate does not guarantee the lowest total bill.
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