Grok-3 Pricing
Grok-3 is a premium-tier language model from xAI, priced at $3.00 per 1M input tokens and $15.00 per 1M output tokens.
What does Grok-3 cost in practice?
These are real-world monthly estimates based on common workload sizes. They assume a 2:1 input-to-output ratio (typical of chat + retrieval-augmented apps).
| Workload | Input / mo | Output / mo | Monthly cost | Annualized |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light prototyping | 0.1M tokens | 0.1M tokens | $1.05 | $12.60 |
| Medium production | 5.0M tokens | 2.5M tokens | $52.50 | $630.00 |
| Heavy production | 50.0M tokens | 25.0M tokens | $525.00 | $6300.00 |
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Grok-3 features
- Vision
- Tool Use
- Streaming
- Reasoning
Alternatives to Grok-3
Cheaper, same-tier alternatives
If Grok-3 is more than you need, these premium-tier models cost less per token:
Need the cheapest xAI option? Grok-3 Mini starts at $ 0.30 input / $ 0.50 output per 1M tokens →
FAQ
How much does Grok-3 cost per 1M tokens?
Grok-3 costs $3.00 per 1M input tokens and $15.00 per 1M output tokens.
What is Grok-3's context window?
Grok-3 supports a 1,000,000-token context window with a maximum output of 32,000 tokens per response.
What features does Grok-3 support?
Vision, Tool Use, Streaming, Reasoning.
How much does Grok-3 cost for medium production usage?
For ~5M input + 2.5M output tokens per month, Grok-3 costs approximately $52.50/mo (≈$ 630.00/yr).
What are cheaper alternatives to Grok-3?
Same-tier alternatives that cost less: Mistral Large 3 , GPT-4.1 , Gemini 2.5 Pro .