# Groq

> Chat with open models that answer unusually fast.

- Open the app: https://groq.com
- Linkstore listing: https://www.linkstore.io/apps/groq-2383340927
- Category: AI
- Price: Free plan, paid upgrades
- Rating: Not rated yet
- Runs in: any web browser, nothing to install
- Made by: Linkstore Editors
- Listed on Linkstore: 2026-10-06
- Tags: Chat, Inference

## About

Groq runs open models on its own chips. The playground is for trying them, and the API is for building on them.

## Alternatives to Groq

- [Grok](https://www.linkstore.io/apps/grok-1836975642): xAI's assistant for search, writing, code and images.
- [Meta AI](https://www.linkstore.io/apps/meta-ai-6699800208): Meta's free assistant for questions and images.
- [Microsoft Copilot](https://www.linkstore.io/apps/copilot-7708784521): A chat assistant for search, writing and images.
- [Qwen](https://www.linkstore.io/apps/qwen-5249680297): A free chat for writing, code and uploaded files.
- [Pi](https://www.linkstore.io/apps/pi-9893366864): A conversational assistant that talks things through.
- [You.com](https://www.linkstore.io/apps/you-com-4381996483): Search and chat, with agents for research and code.

## FAQ

### What is Groq?

Groq runs open models on its own chips. The playground is for trying them, and the API is for building on them.

### Is Groq free?

Groq has a free plan. Paid plans add more.

### Do I need to download Groq?

No. Groq runs in your web browser at groq.com, so there's nothing to install. It works on any computer, and usually on phones too.

### Who makes Groq?

Linkstore's editors added Groq to the store. If you run it, you can claim the listing from its page.

### What are the best alternatives to Groq?

Popular alternatives to Groq include Grok, Meta AI and Microsoft Copilot.