Grok
Grok is xAI's AI assistant on the web, iPhone, Android and inside X, for chat, research, coding help, voice conversations and Grok Imagine image and video generation. A free tier has tight limits, and paid plans shared with X Premium raise them.
#8 in AI AssistantsAI ChatbotsAI Image GeneratorsFree plan
Who it's for
Best for
People who want blunt answers with fewer refusals
Researchers tracking breaking news and current events in real time
Not for
Free users who chat a lot every day
Anyone who needs dependable billing support
Free plan$0
Plus$8/mo
Premium$30/mo
Super$100/mo
Ultra$200/mo
Features
Grok Imagine
Generate images from text, make short videos with sound, or turn existing photos into moving videos in the app.
Real-time X search
Answers draw on X and the web, pulling live updates and commentary for breaking news queries.
Voice Mode
Hold natural spoken conversations with human-like replies in real time, in a choice of conversation styles.
Context transfer
Bring over conversations and context from ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini to carry on without starting over.
What users say
Pros
- Its live link to X makes it a go-to for breaking news and current events, including scheduled news tasks.
- Grok answers more directly and with fewer refusals than ChatGPT or Claude, so conversations feel natural.
- Adjustable personalities and voice mode produce natural spoken dialogue ranging from educational to humorous or sarcastic.
- Produces clean images and 15-second animated videos directly from uploaded photos or text prompts.
Cons
- Strict weekly usage caps trigger multi-day access lockouts, even on paid Super tiers.
- Moderation blocks prompts without saying why, and failed generations still count against the limit.
- Customer service rarely answers when a subscription fails to activate or an account is blocked.
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Global Traffic Rank
Top 5k
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Free planYesYesYesYes
ProDirect answers with fewer refusalsClear, patient help for study, writing and planningFree for everyday use, and the companion app for Meta glassesCited sources, free high limits, one-shot images, synced history
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Weaker atPulling live posts and breaking news directly from X.Tracking breaking news and current events in real time