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Grok Models: All 16 Models from xAI Compared

xAI has 16 models in the directory. The strongest is Grok 4.7: Rank 18 to 24 of 95 in the overall index.

Models1612 of them since January 2026
Best rank18Grok 4.7, Rank 18 to 24 of 95
Cheapest API$1Grok Build 0.1, input per 1M tokens
Planfrom €8The X Subscription Plus, per month incl. VAT
Most popular61Grok 4.7, popularity index out of 100

Summary

SpaceXAI offers AI products such as Grok. Founded in 2023, xAI was acquired by SpaceX on February 2, 2026. Its current company site uses the SpaceXAI name.

In the directory: 12 language models, 2 image models and 2 video models. 1 of them with open weights that can run locally.

All 16 models from xAI

Every model there ever was. Models with a profile lead to every benchmark, price and source.

16 models
Model type
Status
Weights
Profile

Language models · 12

Grok 4.7Sep 21, 2026Active59Rank 18 to 24 of 95$2 / $689500K61
Grok 4.6Aug 12, 2026Active55Rank 19 to 27 of 95$2 / $687500K59
Grok 4.5Jul 16, 2026Active36Rank 30 to 42 of 95$2 / $670500K31
Grok Build 0.1June 2026API onlyn/a$1 / $273256K37
Grok 4.3May 6, 2026Active4Rank 56 to 68 of 95$1.25 / $2.50921M23
Grok 4.20 Multi-AgentMar 10, 2026Previewn/a$1.25 / $2.501061M26
Grok 4.20 Non-ReasoningMar 10, 2026Activen/an/a961Mbelow 1
Grok 4.20 ReasoningMar 10, 2026Activebelow 1Rank 66 to 81 of 95$1.25 / $2.501061M24
Grok 4no profileJuly 2025Activen/an/an/an/an/a
Grok 3no profileFebruary 2025Retiredn/an/an/an/an/a
Grok 2no profileAugust 2024No status datan/an/an/an/an/a
Grok 1no profileNovember 2023No status datan/an/an/an/an/a

Image models · 2

Grok Imagine Image 2.0Aug 7, 2026Active$0.06 per image19
Grok Imagine Image QualityApril 2026Deprecated$0.05 per image32

Video models · 2

Grok Imagine Video 1.5May 30, 2026Active$4.80 per minute33
Grok Imagine VideoJanuary 2026Active$3 per minute44

The current Grok models explained

Grok 4.7

Language model · Sep 21, 2026

Grok 4.7 is SpaceXAI’s current model for coding and knowledge work. xAI compares Grok 4.7 with Grok 4.6 and describes a new, larger base model and a longer reinforcement-learning run for tasks that can take many hours.

Grok 4.6

Language model · Aug 12, 2026

Grok 4.6 extended Grok 4.5 for longer agent runs and more ambitious interactive work. xAI describes a longer supplemental training run with technical data and agentic learning tasks.

Grok Imagine Image 2.0

Image model · Aug 7, 2026

Grok Imagine Image 2.0 combines xAI’s Quality Mode with close instruction following, planned typography and layouts, and preservation of inputs across generations and edits. Up to five input images, 1K as the default, and 2K as the higher resolution define its documented control over references and output.

Grok 4.5

Language model · Jul 16, 2026

Grok 4.5 was trained for multi-step software engineering and technical work.

Grok Build 0.1

Language model · June 2026

Grok Build 0.1 is xAI’s model for coding and application building, integrated into the Grok Build workflow through the API.

Grok Imagine Video 1.5

Video model · May 30, 2026

Grok Imagine Video 1.5 is xAI’s generally available video model for the Imagine API. Text or a starting image can produce up to 1080p; compared with Grok Imagine Video, xAI reports better motion physics, more coherent movement, and clearer, better-synced speech.

Grok 4.3

Language model · May 6, 2026

Grok 4.3 stands out for its one-million-token context window. xAI offers the model through its API.

Grok 4.20 Non-Reasoning

Language model · Mar 10, 2026

Grok 4.20 Non-Reasoning has its own API identifier, grok-4.20-0309-non-reasoning, alongside Grok 4.20 reasoning. xAI lists them as separate variants. The Non-Reasoning version accepts text and images with up to 1 million context tokens and produces text.

Grok 4.20 Reasoning

Language model · Mar 10, 2026

Grok 4.20 Reasoning is aimed at one controllable, multi-step reasoning and tool-calling run. The model accepts text and images and provides one million tokens of context for substantial working material.

Grok Imagine Video

Video model · January 2026

Grok Imagine Video was the earlier video output in xAI’s Imagine line. The proprietary model ran through API and web access, generated up to 720p, and included native audio.

Which Grok model fits?

Derived from the overall index, the API price and the measured speed of the current models.

The strongest choice

Grok 4.7

The vendor's highest overall index

Overall index
59 (Rank 18 to 24 of 95)
API per 1M tokens
$2 / $6
Speed
89 tokens/s

The fastest

Grok 4.20 Reasoning

106 tokens/s, a typical model manages 98

Overall index
below 1 (Rank 66 to 81 of 95)
API per 1M tokens
$1.25 / $2.50
Speed
106 tokens/s

xAI in the overall index

The 20 best language models, with the models from xAI highlighted. “All” and the filter show every model in the index.

Overall index (Gradually Meta-Score v3)

20 of 95 models

Where does xAI stand?

Models among the best 20 in the overall index

Anthropic5 models, 4 of them among the best ten
OpenAI5 models, 2 of them among the best ten
Google4 models, 2 of them among the best ten
Meta3 models, 2 of them among the best ten
DeepSeek1 models, 0 of them among the best ten
Moonshot AI1 models, 0 of them among the best ten
xAI1 models, 0 of them among the best ten

Best xAI model per area

Knowledge
Rank 4 to 12 of 26
Grok 4.6
Legal
Rank 6 to 19 of 67
Grok 4.7
Mathematics
Rank 7 to 15 of 44
Grok 4.6
Health
Rank 9 to 18 of 69
Grok 4.7
Agents
Rank 10 to 24 of 82
Grok 4.7
General
Rank 11 to 25 of 56
Grok 4.6
Finance
Rank 13 to 27 of 97
Grok 4.7
Multimodal
Rank 13 to 38 of 47
Grok 4.5
Reasoning
Rank 16 to 30 of 87
Grok 4.7
Coding
Rank 18 to 34 of 89
Grok 4.6

Vendors compared

VendorModelsModel typesBest language modelTop 10Open weightsNew in 2026
Anthropic3333 language modelsClaude Opus 5.5 (Rank 1 to 3)4013
OpenAI6346 language models, 4 image models, 2 video models, 9 audio models, 2 specialist modelsGPT-6 Astra (Rank 4 to 8)2427
Google6643 language models, 4 image models, 6 video models, 11 audio models, 2 specialist modelsGemini 4 Carbon (Rank 1 to 5)21926
Meta3229 language models, 1 image model, 1 video model, 1 specialist modelMuse Wonder Full (Rank 6 to 9)2267
DeepSeek2323 language modelsDeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 (Rank 13 to 20)0239
Moonshot AI1212 language modelsKimi K3.1 Pro (Rank 10 to 13)0107
xAI1612 language models, 2 image models, 2 video modelsGrok 4.7 (Rank 18 to 24)0112

Strengths

Rank 18 to 24 of 95 in the overall index (Grok 4.7)
Grok Build 0.1 from $1 per 1M input tokens
1 models with open weights

Gaps

No audio models in the directory
1 models only with limited access or as a preview

Every xAI model over time

By release date. Grey: retired models.

20231 model

NovGrok 1

20241 model

AugGrok 2

20252 models

FebGrok 3
JulGrok 4

Releases in the last twelve months

0Dec 25
1Jan 26
0Feb 26
3Mar 26
1Apr 26
2May 26
1Jun 26
1Jul 26
2Aug 26
1Sep 26
0Oct 26
0Nov 26

12 releases since January 2026, by release date.

API prices

Prices per 1M tokens for the current language models, according to xAI or the provider linked in each model profile.

Current modelInputOutputContext
Grok 4.7$2$6500K
Grok 4.6$2$6500K
Grok 4.5$2$6500K
Grok 4.3$1.25$2.501M
Grok 4.20 Reasoning$1.25$2.501M
Grok Build 0.1$1$2256K
Grok 4.20 Multi-AgentPreview$1.25$2.501M

Image and video model prices

Current modelPrice
Grok Imagine Image 2.0$0.06 per image
Grok Imagine Video 1.5$4.80 per minute
Grok Imagine Video$3 per minute

Plans from xAI

Monthly prices in Germany incl. VAT; “≈” is converted from US dollars. The vendor's models are often also part of other providers' plans, see the AI subscription comparison.

PlanPer monthNote
The X Subscription Plus€8
The X Subscription Premium€31
The X Subscription Super€105
The X Subscription Ultra€210

Frequently asked questions about xAI

What Grok models are there?

The directory lists 16 Grok models from xAI: 12 language models, 2 image models and 2 video models. It counts every model xAI ever released, including retired ones; 12 of them have their own profile. 11 are currently available, the newest being Grok 4.7, Grok 4.6 and Grok Imagine Image 2.0.

Which Grok model is the best?

Grok 4.7. It is at rank 18 to 24 of 95 in the overall index, which combines independent benchmarks from several sources.

What is the latest Grok model?

Grok 4.7, released on Sep 21, 2026. The timeline below shows every release by date.

How much do Grok models cost?

Through the API per 1M tokens (input / output): Grok Build 0.1 $1 / $2 and Grok 4.7 $2 / $6. The prices of all 7 current language models are in the price table. As a subscription, Grok starts at €8 per month incl. VAT (The X Subscription Plus).

Can I use Grok for free?

The AI subscription comparison lists no free plan for xAI. The cheapest plan is The X Subscription Plus at €8 per month incl. VAT.

Is Grok better than ChatGPT?

In the overall index, no. The best OpenAI model, GPT-6 Astra (rank 4 to 8 of 95), is ahead of Grok 4.7 (rank 18 to 24 of 95). Single tasks can differ.

Can I run Grok models locally?

Yes, 1 of the 16 models have open weights. Each model profile lists how much memory it needs.

Which Grok model is the fastest?

Grok 4.20 Reasoning with 106 tokens per second according to Artificial Analysis. A typical model manages 98.

How large is the context window of the Grok models?

Up to 1 M tokens (≈ 1,500 A4 pages), which 4 of the current models reach, including Grok 4.3. Every model's value is in the model list.