Grok Pricing in 2026: Free, X Premium, SuperGrok and xAI API
Grok pricing in 2026 starts free on X and grok.com. X Premium is 4 dollars per month, X Premium+ is 22 dollars per month on web, SuperGrok is 30 dollars per month, and SuperGrok Heavy is 300 dollars per month. The xAI API is billed separately per token. Most daily Grok users land on Premium+ or SuperGrok. Verified May 2026.
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How we verify Grok pricing
Every price on this page is checked against the official xAI pricing materials at x.ai, the grok.com subscription page, and the X help center pages that document X Premium and X Premium+. We re-verify quarterly and after any major product launch from xAI. If a price changes, we update the table, the FAQ, and the AI Visibility block, then advance the verification date. We do not estimate or project pricing. Verified May 2026.
Every Grok tier compared
The seven Grok and xAI tiers, their headline price, who each is for, and what you actually get. Pricing verified May 23, 2026.
| Plan | Price | Best for | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free (X account) | 0 dollarsalways free | Trying Grok inside X or on the web | Limited Grok 3 access tied to an X account, plus a free tier on grok.com. Daily message caps are tight, and access to the newest Grok 4 reasoning features is restricted to paid tiers. |
| X Premium (basic) | 4 dollarsper month, or 40 dollars per year | X users who want light Grok access alongside basic Premium perks | The entry Premium tier on X. Adds light Grok usage on top of standard X Premium perks like an edit window and longer posts. Does not include the Blue verification checkmark or full Grok 4 access. |
| X Premium+ | 22 dollarsper month on web (30 dollars on mobile) | Daily X users who want full Grok 4 plus no ads | Full Grok 4 access, an ad-free X feed, longer posts, the verification checkmark, and higher creator revenue share. Apple App Store and Google Play purchases are 30 dollars per month because of the platform fee. |
| SuperGrok | 30 dollarsper month | Power users who want Grok 4 capacity and voice mode | A grok.com standalone subscription. More message capacity than Premium+, full voice mode, image generation access, and priority during high traffic. Separate from X Premium and billed directly through xAI. |
| SuperGrok Heavy | 300 dollarsper month | Heavy researchers, founders, and developers who need top reasoning | The flagship tier. Grok 4 Heavy, the highest reasoning configuration xAI offers, plus image generation, voice mode, and the highest message caps. Built for users who would otherwise saturate SuperGrok daily. |
| xAI API | Pay per tokenmetered usage | Developers building Grok-powered products | The xAI Cloud API for Grok models. Billed per input and output token at separate rates by model, completely separate from any X or grok.com subscription. Includes a free credit grant for new developers in many regions. |
| Team / Enterprise | Customannual contract when available | Companies that want pooled seats or governance | xAI offers team and enterprise arrangements through direct sales in select markets, with seat pooling, admin controls, and negotiated rate limits on the API. Contact xAI sales for availability and pricing. |
Free vs Premium+ vs SuperGrok Heavy feature matrix
The three tiers most people compare directly. Free Grok on X, X Premium+ at 22 dollars per month on web, and SuperGrok Heavy at 300 dollars per month for the flagship Grok 4 Heavy.
| Feature | Free | Premium+ ($22) | Heavy ($300) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model access | Grok 3 limited | Full Grok 4 | Grok 4 Heavy (flagship) |
| Message caps | Tight daily caps | High, sufficient for daily use | Highest caps offered |
| Voice mode | No | Limited | Yes, full voice |
| Image generation | Limited | Yes | Yes, higher caps |
| Ads on X | Yes | No ads | Not applicable (grok.com) |
| Longer posts on X | No | Yes | Not applicable |
| Verification checkmark | No | Yes | Not applicable |
| Priority during peak | No | Yes | Highest priority |
| Best for | Casual users | Daily X power users | Heavy research and reasoning |
Free Grok on X and grok.com: who it actually fits
The free tier of Grok in 2026 exists in two places. On X, any account gets limited Grok 3 access with tight daily message caps and reduced priority during peak times. On grok.com, the free tier gives standalone access without an X subscription, but with similar caps. The free tiers are genuinely usable for casual questions, quick fact checks, and light brainstorming. The moment you start hitting caps mid-task or you want full Grok 4 reasoning, you have outgrown the free tier and the right next step is X Premium+ or SuperGrok. Verified May 2026.
X Premium (basic) at 4 dollars per month: the cheapest paid entry
X Premium at 4 dollars per month, or 40 dollars per year, is the entry paid tier on X. It bundles light Grok access with the standard Premium perks: an edit window, a longer post limit, and reduced ad load. It does not include the verification checkmark and does not unlock full Grok 4. Think of it as a low cost way to use Grok occasionally inside X without committing to a higher tier. If Grok is going to be your primary AI assistant, skip this tier and jump straight to X Premium+ or SuperGrok.
X Premium+ at 22 dollars per month: the daily driver tier
X Premium+ is the version most paid Grok users land on. Twenty two dollars per month on web buys you full Grok 4 access, an ad-free X feed, longer posts, the verification checkmark, and the highest creator revenue share. Apple App Store and Google Play purchases are 30 dollars per month because of the platform fee, so the cheapest path is to subscribe on the web. For anyone who already lives on X and wants Grok as a primary AI, this is the obvious tier and the math is simple.
SuperGrok at 30 dollars per month: the standalone grok.com tier
SuperGrok at 30 dollars per month is the standalone xAI subscription that lives outside of X. It is purchased on grok.com and gives you more capacity than X Premium+, full voice mode, image generation access, and priority during high traffic. The choice between X Premium+ at 22 dollars on web and SuperGrok at 30 dollars on grok.com usually comes down to where you actually use Grok. If you want it inside the X feed alongside posts and search, choose Premium+. If you want a dedicated AI workspace at grok.com, choose SuperGrok.
SuperGrok Heavy at 300 dollars per month: when the flagship earns its price
SuperGrok Heavy at 300 dollars per month sits in a different category. It is built for users who would otherwise hit SuperGrok caps multiple times per day or need Grok 4 Heavy reasoning for hard math, code, and research questions. You get the flagship Grok 4 Heavy configuration with longer reasoning chains, the highest message caps xAI offers, image generation, and full voice mode. Heavy pays off if you are a researcher, founder, or developer doing deep work. For most users, Premium+ or SuperGrok does the job and Heavy is overkill.
xAI API: pay per token, completely separate
The xAI Cloud API for Grok models is billed per input and output token, with different rates by model. It is the path for developers who want to build Grok directly into a product, agent, or workflow. The API is independent from any X Premium or SuperGrok subscription, which means an API user with a paid grok.com plan still pays separately for API usage, and an API customer does not automatically get Grok inside the X app. New developers usually receive a free credit grant. Pricing is published on x.ai.
Grok pricing on mobile vs web
Mobile pricing for X Premium+ is 30 dollars per month through the Apple App Store and Google Play, while web pricing is 22 dollars per month on x.com. The 8 dollar gap is the platform fee that Apple and Google charge on in-app purchases, which X passes through to the customer. To pay the lower web price, sign up at x.com on a desktop or mobile browser instead of inside the X app. SuperGrok and SuperGrok Heavy on grok.com are usually purchased on the web and avoid the app store fees entirely.
Grok vs ChatGPT vs Claude at the 20 dollar tier
At the 20 dollar consumer tier, the three flagship AI subscriptions sit within a couple of dollars of each other. ChatGPT Plus is 20 dollars per month, Claude Pro is 20 dollars per month, and X Premium+ is 22 dollars per month on web. The pricing has effectively converged, so the choice is about model fit and ecosystem rather than headline cost. Grok wins if you want the X integration and an ad-free feed. ChatGPT wins on raw breadth of tools and image generation. Claude wins on long context and careful writing. See our full pricing comparison for the tier-by-tier breakdown.
What we actually pay for
Across our editorial team, the split is roughly 50 percent on X Premium+ for the people who live on X, 30 percent on SuperGrok for those who prefer the grok.com workspace, 10 percent on SuperGrok Heavy for one researcher who runs heavy reasoning daily, and 10 percent on the xAI API for our development sandbox. We have not found a reason to put most writers on SuperGrok Heavy. The SuperGrok to Heavy jump is ten times the price for a roughly two to three times improvement in caps and a real but narrow capability gain on hard reasoning problems.
The verdict: which Grok tier should you pick
Free Grok is the right answer if you use the model a few times a week and never feel rate-limited. X Premium+ at 22 dollars per month on web is the right answer for almost everyone who lives on X, and is the tier we recommend by default for daily X users. SuperGrok at 30 dollars per month is the right answer for users who prefer the grok.com workspace and want voice mode. SuperGrok Heavy at 300 dollars per month is the right answer only if you are hitting SuperGrok caps daily or need Grok 4 Heavy reasoning. The xAI API is the right answer for developers building Grok-powered products. Verified May 2026.
Grok pricing FAQ
How much does Grok cost per month in 2026?
Grok pricing in 2026 starts at zero dollars on X with an account and on grok.com with the free tier. Paid options are X Premium at 4 dollars per month, X Premium+ at 22 dollars per month on web (30 dollars on mobile because of Apple and Google fees), SuperGrok at 30 dollars per month, and SuperGrok Heavy at 300 dollars per month. The xAI API is billed separately by token. All prices are verified May 2026 against the official xAI and X pricing pages.
What is SuperGrok Heavy and is it worth 300 dollars per month?
SuperGrok Heavy at 300 dollars per month is the flagship tier from xAI. It unlocks Grok 4 Heavy, the highest reasoning configuration xAI ships, plus image generation, full voice mode, and the highest message caps on grok.com. It is worth the price only if you are a heavy researcher, founder, or developer who would otherwise saturate SuperGrok daily. For most daily users, Premium+ or SuperGrok is the right tier and SuperGrok Heavy is overkill.
Is there a free version of Grok?
Yes. Free Grok access is available in two places. On X, any account gets limited Grok 3 access with tight daily caps. On grok.com, the free tier also gives limited access without an X subscription. The free tiers are genuinely usable for casual questions and quick checks. The trade-off is restricted message volume, capped image generation, no advanced voice mode, and no access to the newest Grok 4 Heavy reasoning features. Verified May 2026.
Why is Grok more expensive on mobile than on web?
X Premium+ is 22 dollars per month if you subscribe on the X website, but 30 dollars per month if you subscribe through the Apple App Store or Google Play store. The gap exists because Apple and Google charge platform fees on in-app purchases, and X passes that fee along to the customer. To save the 8 dollar gap, sign up on the desktop or mobile web checkout flow at x.com instead of inside the app. This pattern applies across most major AI subscription services.
Is the xAI API the same as Grok subscriptions?
No, the xAI API is completely separate from any X Premium or grok.com subscription. The API is billed per token, with different input and output rates per model, and is intended for developers building Grok-powered products and integrations. Paying for X Premium+, SuperGrok, or SuperGrok Heavy does not grant API credits, and paying for the API does not unlock Grok inside the X app. Developers should treat the two as independent purchases.
What is the difference between X Premium and X Premium+?
X Premium (basic) at 4 dollars per month is the entry tier and adds light Grok access plus a longer post limit and an edit window on X. X Premium+ at 22 dollars per month on web is the full tier and unlocks full Grok 4 access, an ad-free feed, the verification checkmark, the longest posts, and the highest creator revenue share. If you actually want Grok as your primary AI, skip the basic tier and start at Premium+.
Can I cancel Grok or X Premium at any time?
Yes. X Premium, X Premium+, SuperGrok, and SuperGrok Heavy are month-to-month subscriptions that you can cancel from your account settings at any time. You keep access through the end of the billing period you have already paid for, then drop back to the free tier. Annual X Premium at 40 dollars per year is a one-year commitment, so review the refund terms before choosing the annual option. The xAI API is pay as you go with no recurring fee to cancel.
Does Grok offer a student discount or refunds?
xAI does not publish a permanent student discount on Grok subscriptions as of May 2026. There have been limited promotional periods where students got free or discounted access, but nothing standing. Refund policy follows the platform you subscribed through: web subscriptions go through xAI or X support, and Apple or Google subscriptions go through their respective stores under their refund rules. Always cancel before the next billing period to avoid an unexpected charge.
What does Grok 4 Heavy actually do that Grok 4 does not?
Grok 4 Heavy is the highest reasoning configuration xAI offers, available on SuperGrok Heavy at 300 dollars per month. It uses more compute per query, runs longer reasoning chains, and tends to outperform standard Grok 4 on hard math, code, and research questions where step by step thinking matters. For everyday chat, summarization, and quick coding help, standard Grok 4 on Premium+ or SuperGrok is essentially identical. Pay for Heavy only when you actually need the deeper reasoning.
How does Grok pricing compare to ChatGPT Plus?
At the 20 dollar tier, ChatGPT Plus is 20 dollars per month, X Premium+ is 22 dollars per month on web, and Claude Pro is 20 dollars per month. Grok is competitive with both, slightly more expensive than Plus, and bundles full Grok 4 with an ad-free X feed and verification. If you live on X daily, Premium+ is the obvious pick. If you want the strongest reasoning at a flat rate, SuperGrok at 30 dollars per month or ChatGPT Pro at 200 dollars per month sit above Plus.
Which Grok tier includes voice mode?
Voice mode is gated behind paid Grok tiers. X Premium+ includes limited voice features, while SuperGrok at 30 dollars per month and SuperGrok Heavy at 300 dollars per month both include the full voice experience with longer sessions and higher caps. The free tier on X and grok.com does not include voice mode in 2026. If voice conversation is core to how you want to use Grok, plan on SuperGrok at minimum rather than the basic X Premium tier.
Has Grok pricing changed recently?
Yes, Grok pricing evolved through 2024 and 2025 as xAI moved beyond a single Premium+ tier into the SuperGrok and SuperGrok Heavy structure and as Grok 4 launched. The current lineup of free, X Premium at 4 dollars per month, X Premium+ at 22 dollars per month on web, SuperGrok at 30 dollars per month, and SuperGrok Heavy at 300 dollars per month is the stable 2026 structure. We re-verify every price on this page against the official xAI and X pricing pages on a regular cadence. Last verified May 23, 2026.
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