Is Grok or Groq free?

Both can be used for free. Grok: Free plan, paid upgrades. Groq: Free plan, paid upgrades.

Do I need to install Grok or Groq?

No. Both run in a web browser, so you can open either one and start. Both can also be installed to a home screen or dock if you like.

Price, ratings and what each one does, side by side. Every fact here comes from their listings on Linkstore.

xAI's assistant for search, writing, code and images.

Chat with open models that answer unusually fast.

Grok

Groq

Ask Grok questions, have it search the web, write and code, or make images. Free to start, with a paid plan for higher limits.

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

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