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Grok

The assistant from xAI, available on its own site and inside X. It can search the web and X posts for current events, generate images and reason through harder problems.

PricingFreemium

CategoryChat & Assistants

Last checkedNov 2026

What is Grok?

Grok is the AI assistant built by xAI. It works on grok.com, in mobile apps and inside X, where it can draw on public posts to explain what people are talking about right now.

Beyond chat, it can search the web, generate images and switch to a slower reasoning mode for maths and logic. Because it leans on social content for current events, important claims should be checked against reliable sources.

Key features

Live X contextSee what is being discussed on X about a topic.

Web searchAnswers that include current information.

Reasoning modeStep-by-step thinking for harder problems.

Image generationCreate images from text prompts.

How to get started

Open grok.com or the Grok tab in X.
Ask what people are saying about a current topic.
Check key facts against the linked sources.

Our take

Useful for keeping up with fast-moving topics. Verify anything important.

Best for

Following news and trends
X users
Quick research

Strengths

Real-time view of posts on X
Strong reasoning modes

Limits

Answers can reflect noisy social posts
Best models require a paid plan

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Questions

Is Grok free?

Grok has a free plan with usage limits. Paid plans unlock more usage and features.

What is Grok best for?

Grok is best for: Following news and trends, X users, and Quick research.

What are the best alternatives to Grok?

Popular alternatives in Chat & Assistants include ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, and DeepSeek.

Pricing and features change often. Confirm details on the official Grok website.