Claude vs Grok
We give Claude a 3.6 GPA and Grok a 3.0, out of 4.0. Claude grades higher on value for money, ease of use and platforms. They get the same grade on the free plan and features.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Claude
Anthropic's AI assistant for writing, analysis and coding
Grok
AI assistant with live X and web search, images, video and voice
How we grade them
| 3.6GPAClaudeExcellent | 3.0GPAGrokVery good | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | BPro is $17 a month on an annual subscription, which is $200 up front, or $20 billed monthly. That's the going rate for a big-name assistant, and it includes the Claude Code coding agent and Research. There's no cheaper paid tier, and even paid plans have weekly limits. | CSuperGrok is $30 a month, where ChatGPT Plus is $20 and Google AI Pro is $19.99. There's a $10 Lite tier, but xAI doesn't list what's in it. And paid features pause when your weekly allowance runs out, unless you buy extra credits. |
| Free plan and trial | BThe free plan has a lot in it: web search, file creation, code execution, memory, connectors and Artifacts. But usage resets on a rolling five-hour window and is lower than on paid plans, with no numbers given. So we can't say how far it goes, and that keeps it at a B. | BFree to start, with chat and voice, which is enough to see if you like it. But xAI's docs don't say how much you get. They only say the free limits reset on their own schedule. |
| Features | AChat for writing, code and data, with files, code execution and Artifacts built in. Web search is on every plan and Research handles longer digs. Memory carries context between chats, connectors reach Slack and Google Workspace, and paid plans include Claude Code for the terminal, VS Code and JetBrains. | AAnswers that draw on live X posts and the web, deep research, file uploads up to 150 MB, images and video with sound, and a voice mode. Connectors reach Gmail, Google Drive, Outlook, Teams and Salesforce. It's a long list. |
| Ease of use | A4.7 from about 273,700 App Store ratings. It's a chat box: type what you need and go. There's nothing to set up unless you want to connect your other apps. | B4.9 from about 1.5 million App Store ratings, and getting started is as simple as typing a question. But several reviewers describe freezes and crashes, and xAI's own FAQ has a run of answers about subscriptions that don't show up when you sign in a different way. |
| Platforms and integrations | AWeb, Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android and a browser extension, plus a Linux desktop app that's still in beta. It connects to Slack, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Chrome, VS Code and JetBrains, and there's an API. | BWeb, iPhone and Android, with an API, a catalogue of connectors and room for your own MCP servers. But the docs mention no Mac or Windows app, and Companions are in the iOS app only. |
| Best for | writing, analysis and coding in one assistant | following news as it breaks on X |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Claude and Grok. How we grade
Where they differ
- Claude starts at $17 per month with an annual subscription ($200 billed up front). Grok starts at $10.00 (SuperGrok Lite, US App Store; billing period not shown).
- Only Claude lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Claude lists a browser extension.
- Grok also covers research.
At a glance
| Claude | Grok | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $17 per month with an annual subscription ($200 billed up front) | $10.00 (SuperGrok Lite, US App Store; billing period not shown) |
| Free plan | Chat on web, desktop and mobile, web search, file creation and code execution, memory, app connectors and Artifacts. Usage resets on a rolling five-hour window and is lower than on paid plans. | Free to start, with free-tier limits on Chat and Voice that reset on their own schedule. xAI's docs do not publish the exact limits. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| macOS | ||
| Windows | ||
| Linux | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Browser extension | ||
| Made by | Anthropic | SpaceXAI (xAI) |
| Price read from | claude.com | apps.apple.com |
| Checked | Oct 4, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 |
Who each one suits
Claude
- Writing, analysis and coding help in one assistant
- Developers who want a coding agent included in their subscription
- Teams of 2 to 150 that need SSO and central billing
Grok
- Following news and conversations on X as they happen
- Generating images and short videos alongside chat
- People who want email, files and calendar reachable from a chat
Worth knowing
Claude
- Usage is capped in rolling five-hour sessions on every plan, and paid plans add weekly limits.
- Projects, Research, Claude Code and the Chrome and Microsoft 365 extensions are not in the Free plan.
- Enterprise bills usage at API rates on top of the seat price, and the Max 20x tier has no price on the pricing page.
- Payments are generally non-refundable, listed prices exclude tax, and the Linux desktop app is in beta.
Grok
- Prices are from the US App Store listing, which does not state billing periods; the grok.com plans page showed no prices when read.
- On a paid plan, paid features pause when the weekly allowance runs out, unless you buy Extra Usage Credits, sold from $5 on the web.
- Companions are available in the iOS app only, with no plans to bring them to the web or Android, according to the Grok FAQ.
- The docs list the web, iOS and Android; no Windows or Mac app is mentioned.
Key features
Claude
- Chat for writing, analysis and code
- Write and edit content, generate code and visualize data in a conversation on the web, in desktop apps or on mobile.
- Files, code execution and Artifacts
- Claude can create files, run code and present generated content as Artifacts. All three are part of the Free plan.
- Web search and Research
- Web search is available on every plan. Research, for longer investigations, is listed with the paid plans.
- Memory and Projects
- Memory carries context across conversations on every plan. Projects, which organize chats and documents, start with Pro.
- Connectors
- Connect apps and tools such as Slack and Google Workspace, or add other context and tools through remote MCP connectors.
- Claude Code
- A coding agent for the terminal, VS Code and JetBrains. It is included in all paid plans and draws on the same usage pool as chat.
Grok
- Live answers from X and the web
- Draws on X and the web for current news, trends and conversations, and can run advanced searches on X to show what people are saying.
- Deep research and file analysis
- Researches a question across the web and works with uploaded documents, spreadsheets, code, images, audio and video, up to 150 MB per file.
- Grok Imagine
- Generates images from text, creates short videos with sound and edits existing images. SuperGrok includes 720p, 30-second video and SuperGrok Plus adds 1080p.
- Voice Mode
- Spoken conversations with replies in real time and a choice of conversation styles. Paid plans allow longer voice sessions.
- Connectors
- Built-in OAuth connectors reach Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, Outlook, OneDrive, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and Salesforce, and custom MCP servers can be added.
- Grok Bot
- AI teammates that run on a persistent cloud computer with messaging, approvals, connectors and routines. The plans page lists Grok Bot access under SuperGrok.
Plans
Claude
Free$0
Chat on web, desktop and mobile, with web search, file creation, code execution, memory, connectors and Artifacts.
Pro$17
per month, billed annually ($200 up front)
More usage, Projects, Research, Claude Code, task scheduling, more models and Claude in Chrome and Microsoft 365. $20 if billed monthly.
Team$20
per seat / month, billed annually
For teams of 2 to 150, with SSO and central billing. $25 if billed monthly. Premium seats with 5x more usage are $100, or $125 monthly.
Enterprise$20
per seat / month, billed annually, plus usage at API rates
Team features plus spend limits, role-based access, SCIM, audit logs, a compliance API and custom data retention.
MaxFrom $100
per month
Everything in Pro with a choice of 5x or 20x more usage, higher output limits, early access to features and priority at busy times.
Grok
Free$0
Chat and Voice within free-tier limits. The docs describe Grok as free to start.
SuperGrok Lite$10.00
US App Store price; billing period not shown
The entry paid tier. The plans page describes SuperGrok as everything in Lite plus more, without listing Lite's own features.
SuperGrok$30.00
US App Store; also listed at $300.00, periods not labeled
5x longer chats, Expert mode with higher limits, 720p 30-second video, longer Voice conversations and Grok Bot access.
SuperGrok Plus$100.00
US App Store price; billing period not shown
Everything in SuperGrok, with 1080p video, much higher usage across Chat, Imagine, Voice and Build, and priority access at peak times.
SuperGrok Heavy$300.00
US App Store price; billing period not shown
Everything in Plus, with the highest usage, a larger team of collaborating agents and X Premium+ at no extra cost.
EnterpriseCustom
Sold through xAI sales, with team workspaces, custom retention policies and the option to disable personal workspaces.
Ways to pay less
Claude
- Annual discount
Lower price with annual billing
Pro is $17 per month on an annual subscription ($200 billed up front) instead of $20 billed monthly. Team seats are $20 instead of $25, and premium seats $100 instead of $125.
- Nonprofit
Nonprofit Team pricing from $3 per user
Registered 501(c)(3) organizations, their international equivalents and K-12 schools can get the Team plan for $8 per user / month, or $3 in low- or middle-income countries.
- Education
University-wide Education plan
Anthropic offers institutions a university-wide plan covering students, faculty and staff at discounted rates, arranged through its Education team.
- Startups
Startup program with API credits
Venture-backed startups founded within the last four years can apply for free credits and priority rate limits. Credits apply to the Claude API, not to chat subscriptions.
Grok
- Annual discount
Annual billing costs less
The grok.com plans page offers a "Save with annual" option on SuperGrok plans. The page did not display the amounts when it was read.
