Pricing
- Real-time web and X search
- Voice mode
- SOC 2 compliance (Type I & II)
- Connectors
- Grok 4 model
- Connectors
- Higher rate limits across all features
- Expert
- SOC 2 compliance (Type I & II)
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Pros & cons
Our analysisPros
- Real-time access to X posts for current events
- OpenAI-compatible API for easy integration
- Free tier available
- Handles coding, math, and factual Q&A
- Willing to engage with broader topic range
Cons
- Practical edginess advantage often overstated
- API pricing starts at $30
- Limited integration ecosystem listed
What users say
Grok is commonly used for conversational Q&A, writing assistance, and coding tasks where access to live X posts adds context unavailable from models with fixed training cutoffs. A frequently noted strength is the OpenAI-compatible API format, making it straightforward to drop into existing projects. A common caveat is that its positioning as a less restricted assistant matters less in routine use than the marketing suggests.
Editorial summary based on public information.
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Gorgias| Feature | OpenAI | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free | Freemium |
| Price from | $30/mo | $8/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web | Desktop |
| Models | Grok | Openai |
| Context window | 128k | 128k |
| Launched | 2014 | 2025 |
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Specs
| Pricing | Free |
|---|---|
| Price from | $30/mo |
| Free tier | Yes |
| API | Yes |
| Open source | No |
| Platforms | Web |
| Models | Grok |
| Context window | 128k |
| Launched | 2014 |
News
Cursor’s model map changes after the SpaceX deal
August 30, 2026
OpenAI says it intends to wind down its direct model contract with Cursor after the SpaceX acquisition, with a proposed November 12, 2026 shutoff. The contract outcome and any migration path remain unconfirmed.
xAI Launches Grok Bot in Early Beta — AI Agents That Control Cloud Computers
August 12, 2026
xAI has launched Grok Bot in early beta for select subscribers. Instead of just chatting, the new agent runs tasks across websites and apps using its own cloud computer.