Side by side
| Feature | Claude | Grok |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | AI assistant by Anthropic for chat, writing, coding and research, used by individuals and teams. | Frontier AI models from SpaceXAI for chat, code, voice, images and video, available via apps, X and a developer API. |
| Price from | 17 USD/mo | 30 USD/mo |
| Free plan | yes | yes |
| Platforms | web, ios, android, windows, mac, chrome | web, ios, android, api |
| API | yes | yes |
Claude: key features
- Chat on web, iOS, Android and desktop
- Web search
- Memory across conversations
- Create files and execute code
- Projects to organize chats and documents
- Connectors and remote MCP for external tools
Grok: key features
- Chat with frontier reasoning models
- Real-time web and X search
- Grok Build agentic coding in projects
- Image and video generation (Imagine)
- Voice mode and speech transcription
- Unified API with OpenAI-compatible endpoint
FAQ
Is Claude or Grok better?
It depends on the job - compare prices, free plans and features in the table above.
Are Claude and Grok free?
Claude: Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan: chat on web and apps, code generation and data visualization, writing, web search, memory, file creation and code execution, desktop extensions, connectors, extended thinking. Limited use, no payment required. Grok: Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan gives access to Grok within generous limits, including voice mode, connectors and real-time web and X search, with limited Grok Bot and Expert features.