What Is Grok?
Grok is an AI assistant built by SpaceXSI. People use it on grok.com, in iOS and Android apps, and in the Grok tab on X to chat, write code, make images and videos, and get answers from the web and X. Paid plans add Grok Bot, an AI teammate that works in the cloud, and bundle in Cursor, a coding tool.
Who Should Use Grok?
Grok is useful for people who want one AI tool for chat, coding and media creation, and for heavy X users who want Grok and X perks in one bill. Free users can try it first. Developers and daily agent users should check how fast the shared weekly usage pool runs out.
How Does Grok Work?
- Go to grok.com or open the Grok app for iOS or Android, and sign in.
- Type a prompt, or tap the + icon to upload files such as PDFs, spreadsheets or images.
- Ask for a chat answer, an image or video, or help with code.
- Review the result and ask follow-up questions.
- Open Settings, then Usage, to see how much of your weekly usage is left.
Grok Pricing and Plans
Grok is sold through The X Subscription, which bundles Grok, Cursor and X Premium. The screenshot shows monthly prices for four plans: Free, Plus, Premium and Super. Paid plans share one usage pool, shown as a multiple of Plus. Premium has 4x the usage of Plus, and Super has 15x. The screenshot does not show the Ultra plan or yearly prices.
| Plan | Price | Billing | Main Features and Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Monthly | Limited AI usage; limited chat and agent requests; post, reply and follow on X |
| Plus | $8 | Monthly | Shared usage pool; Grok Chat, Voice, Imagine and Build; Grok API access; Cursor; X checkmark |
| Premium | $30 | Monthly | 4x Plus usage; Grok Bot; latest Grok models; AI images and videos; cloud agents |
| Super | $100 | Monthly | 15x Plus usage; 1080p, 15-second videos; priority access at peak times |
Is Grok Free?
Yes. Grok has a $0 Free plan with limited usage. The screenshot lists limited chat requests and limited agent requests, plus basic X actions such as posting, replying and following. Grok's announcement also lists daily Grok access and a small starter allowance for Cursor's coding agents.
Grok Key Features
Chat and File Analysis
Grok answers questions, writes and edits text, and helps with code. Grok's site says it can use real-time information from the web and X. Users can also upload files, including PDFs, spreadsheets, images, audio and video, with up to 150 MB per file for most types.
Grok Imagine
Grok Imagine makes images and videos from text prompts. The screenshot lists AI images and videos on Premium, and 1080p, 15-second videos on Super. Grok adds a watermark to generated images and videos, and the settings have no option to remove it.
Grok Build and Cursor
Grok Build is a coding tool for writing and reviewing code. Plus includes Build and Cursor, a code editor with AI agents. Premium adds code hosting, AI code reviews, and cloud agents and automations. Third-party models in Cursor are billed separately.
Grok Bot
Grok Bot gives users AI teammates that work on a persistent cloud computer. Grok's docs list messaging, approvals, connectors and routines. Grok Bot starts on the Premium plan, and Plus does not include it. Its usage comes from the same shared weekly pool.
Shared Weekly Usage Pool
Paid plans share one weekly usage pool across Grok and Cursor. Chat, Imagine, Voice and Build all draw from it. Different tasks cost different amounts, so a short chat uses little and a long video uses more. Users can check usage in Settings, then Usage.
Voice and X Perks
Grok Voice lets users talk to Grok, and Plus and higher plans list it. Companions are available only on the iOS app. Some Grok features are tied to X: Plus and higher add a checkmark, fewer ads and creator tools once a personal X account is connected.
Should You Use Grok?
Grok suits people who want chat, media tools and coding help in one subscription, with a free plan to try first. Video and Grok Bot start at Premium, and heavy use may hit the shared weekly limit. Check which tier lists the tools you need before paying. This overview is based on publicly available product information and is not a hands-on review.
Pros and cons
Pros
- A Free plan lets people try Grok before paying.
- Grok can use real-time information from the web and X.
- Paid plans share one usage pool, so users can spend it on any Grok product.
- Grok accepts many file types, including documents, images, audio and video.
Cons
- Grok Bot and video creation start at the $30 Premium plan in the screenshot.
- Generated images and videos carry a Grok watermark that cannot be removed.
- Heavy use can hit the weekly limit, and extra credits cost more per action than the plan's included usage.
- Third-party models in Cursor are not included and are billed separately.
Popular Grok use cases
Real-Time Questions
Ask Grok for real-time answers that draw on the web and X.
Document Analysis
Upload a PDF, spreadsheet or image and ask Grok to summarize it or pull out key data.
Images and Video
Use Grok Imagine to make images and short videos from a text prompt.
Coding
Use Grok Build and Cursor to write, edit and review code.
Frequently asked questions
Is Grok free?
Yes. Grok has a Free plan at $0 per month with limited usage. Paid plans start with Plus at $8 per month, based on the pricing screenshot. Premium is $30, and Super is $100. Grok also lists an Ultra plan at $200 per month.
What are the limits of the Grok Free plan?
The Free plan has limited usage, including limited chat and agent requests. Grok does not publish fixed message counts on the pages checked. Image and video creation is not listed on Free in the screenshot, and Grok Bot is not included.
What is The X Subscription?
The X Subscription is one plan that brings together Grok, Grok Bot, Cursor and X Premium. Paid tiers share a weekly usage pool across Grok and Cursor. New customers start here. Existing SuperGrok, Cursor and X Premium subscribers can keep their plans or switch.
Does Grok make videos?
In the screenshot, video creation appears on Premium and Super. Super lists 1080p, 15-second videos. Plus lists Imagine but does not list videos. Grok adds a watermark to generated images and videos, and users cannot remove it.
What happens when I reach my weekly Grok limit?
Paid features pause until the weekly limit resets, and the free Chat and Voice limits still work. Users can buy Extra Usage Credits on the web, starting at $5, turn on Auto Top Up, or upgrade. Grok says upgrading costs less per action than repeated top-ups.
