Yes, Grok has a free plan. xAI lists a Free tier at $0 a month that gives you daily access to Grok with limited chat and agent requests. You can use it in the Grok apps and on grok.com, and Grok also lives inside X. The catch is that xAI doesn't say how many messages "limited" means, and the newest models, image and video creation, and higher usage sit on paid plans.
One big change in 2026: SuperGrok and X Premium are no longer the plans new customers sign up for. xAI rolled them into a single plan family called The X Subscription, which covers Grok, X Premium features, and coding tools. Everything below comes from xAI's pricing page, its X Subscription announcement, its pricing docs, and the Grok FAQ, checked as of November 2026.
The short answer
- Is Grok free to use? Yes. The Free plan is $0 and includes limited Grok chat and agent requests.
- What's the free limit? xAI doesn't publish a number. Free chat and voice allowances reset on their own schedule, separate from paid plans.
- What does paying cost? The X Subscription starts at $8 a month (Plus). The most popular tier, Premium, is $30 a month. Super is $100 and Ultra is $200, before tax.
- What happened to SuperGrok? New customers now pick an X Subscription plan. Existing SuperGrok and X Premium subscribers can keep their current plan or switch.
What the free plan includes
As of November 2026, xAI's pricing page and announcement describe the Free plan this way:
| Free plan | |
|---|---|
| Price | $0/month |
| Grok chat | Limited requests, with daily access |
| Agent requests | Limited |
| Coding agents | A starter allowance |
| X features | Standard X: post, reply, and follow |
| Latest Grok models | No (listed as a Premium feature) |
| Image creation (Grok Imagine) | No published free allowance; listed on paid plans from Plus up |
For quick questions, summaries, brainstorming, and casual chat, the free plan works. Grok also handles file uploads on the web and in the apps, and xAI's FAQ lists support for PDFs, Word files, spreadsheets, code, images, audio, and video.
Free on X vs the Grok app
You can reach Grok in two main places:
- The Grok apps and website. That means grok.com plus the iOS and Android apps. xAI recommends using grok.com in a Chrome-based browser, since some features like Projects can be missing on other addresses (Grok FAQ).
- Inside X. Grok has its own tab in X. xAI says paid usage counts against the same shared pool whether you use Grok in its apps or in the Grok tab on X (announcement).
If you already pay for X, link the accounts. On grok.com, go to Settings, then Account, and choose Connect your X Account. xAI can then read your X subscription status and turn on the matching Grok benefits (Grok FAQ). One more thing to know: xAI runs Grok, but X handles X's own service and X Premium refunds, so billing questions for an X Premium plan go to X.
xAI doesn't publish separate free limits for Grok on X versus the Grok app, so we can't tell you that one gives more free use than the other.
Grok free limits
Here's what xAI says about limits as of November 2026:
- No published message count. The pricing page lists free chat as "Limited," and the Grok FAQ doesn't give a number either. The notice in your account is the best guide.
- Free chat and voice reset on their own schedule. Paid plans use a weekly usage pool. Free chat and voice allowances are separate from that pool and reset on their own timing.
- Heavier tasks cost more. On paid plans, xAI says a chat message uses little computing power, while making a high-quality video or running a long coding task uses far more. The same logic is why free users run out faster on big jobs.
When a free account hits its limit, you can wait for it to reset or upgrade. Paid users can also buy Extra Usage Credits starting at $5, but only on the web for now.
The X Subscription vs SuperGrok and X Premium
Here are the current plans from xAI's pricing page and pricing docs, as of November 2026. Prices are US list prices before tax.
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Usage | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | Limited | Limited chat and agent requests, standard X |
| Plus | $8 | $80/yr | Base | Grok Chat, Voice, Imagine, and Build; X checkmark; fewer ads |
| Premium | $30 | $300/yr | 4x Plus | Latest Grok models, faster replies, AI images and videos, Grok Bot |
| Super | $100 | $1,000/yr | 15x Plus | 1080p 15-second videos, priority access at peak times |
| Ultra | $200 | $2,000/yr | 50x Plus | The largest usage pool |
How this maps to the old plans:
- SuperGrok was Grok's standalone subscription. xAI says the new Premium tier includes the benefits of SuperGrok, Cursor Pro, and X Premium+, which used to cost $90 a month combined (announcement).
- X Premium was the X-side plan that also unlocked more Grok. Paid X Subscription plans now include X Premium benefits once you connect your X account.
- If you already pay for SuperGrok or X Premium, nothing changes unless you choose to switch. If you do switch, xAI cancels the old plan and refunds unused time on a prorated basis (pricing docs).
All paid tiers share one weekly usage pool across chat, image creation, voice, and coding, and the pool resets weekly on a schedule shown under Settings, then Usage. xAI recommends Premium for most new AI users and Plus for people who mainly want X creator features with light AI use.
For a broader price comparison across assistants, see the AI pricing comparison.
Free alternatives to Grok
If Grok's free limit isn't enough, or you want a second opinion on its answers, there are other free options.
Other major assistants. ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Microsoft Copilot all have free tiers. See is ChatGPT free, is Gemini free, and is Claude free. To see how Grok stacks up, read ChatGPT vs Grok or browse Grok alternatives and the best free AI chatbots.
A free multi-model app. cutGPT is a free AI chat app for iPhone, Android, and the web with no subscription. Ads pay for the AI models, and you can use several AI models in one place. Eligible users earn small promotional rewards that vary and can be cashed out to PayPal; they're a bonus, not income. See the reward rules in the platform terms. Grok's live tie-in with X posts is something cutGPT doesn't try to copy, so if that's why you use Grok, keep it. For general chat, cutGPT vs Grok lays out the differences.
Grok pulls from live web and X content, which can include rumors and fast-changing news. Before you share or act on an answer, run through our guide on how to fact-check AI answers.
FAQ
Is Grok free to use?
Yes. xAI's Free plan costs $0 and includes limited Grok chat and agent requests in the Grok apps and on grok.com, plus standard X features.
What is the Grok free limit?
xAI doesn't publish a fixed number. The free plan is listed as "Limited," and free chat and voice allowances reset on their own schedule. Check the notice in your account to see when yours resets.
Do I need X Premium to use Grok?
No. You can use Grok on the free plan. X Premium benefits are now part of the paid X Subscription plans, which start at $8 a month.
Is SuperGrok still available?
New customers now choose from The X Subscription plans (Plus, Premium, Super, and Ultra). Existing SuperGrok subscribers can keep their plan or switch.
How much does Grok cost per month?
As of November 2026, The X Subscription costs $8 (Plus), $30 (Premium), $100 (Super), or $200 (Ultra) per month in the US, before tax. Annual billing is cheaper per month.
Can I generate images with Grok for free?
xAI doesn't publish a free image allowance. Its pricing page lists Grok Imagine on paid plans starting with Plus at $8 a month, and makes image and video creation a headline feature of the $30 Premium tier.