GPT-4o (11-20) vs Grok Build 0.1
GPT-4o (11-20) (2024) and Grok Build 0.1 (2026) compare a standalone API model against a coding-specialized model. GPT-4o (11-20) ships a 128k-token context window, while Grok Build 0.1 ships a 256k-token context window. This page treats the result as workflow and deployment fit, not a universal model winner.
Treat this as a product-type comparison: GPT-4o (11-20) is standalone API model, while Grok Build 0.1 is coding-specialized model. Choose based on workflow fit before reading any benchmark or price row as decisive.
Decision scorecard
Local evidence first| Signal | GPT-4o (11-20) | Grok Build 0.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Product type | Standalone API model | Coding-specialized model |
| Best for | multimodal apps | custom coding agents, code generation, and tool loops |
| Decision fit | Coding, Agents, and Long context | Coding, RAG, and Agents |
| Context window | 128k | 256k |
| Cheapest output | - | $2/1M tokens |
| Provider routes | 0 tracked | 3 tracked |
| Shared benchmarks | 0 shared | 0 shared |
Decision tradeoffs
- GPT-4o (11-20) uniquely exposes Code execution in local model data.
- Local decision data tags GPT-4o (11-20) for Coding, Agents, and Long context.
- Grok Build 0.1 has the larger context window for long prompts, retrieval packs, or transcript analysis.
- Grok Build 0.1 has broader tracked provider coverage for fallback and procurement flexibility.
- Grok Build 0.1 uniquely exposes Multimodal, Reasoning, and Function calling in local model data.
- Local decision data tags Grok Build 0.1 for Coding, RAG, and Agents.
Monthly cost at traffic
Estimate token spend from the cheapest tracked input and output route or tier on this page.
GPT-4o (11-20)
Unavailable
No complete token price in local provider data
Grok Build 0.1
$1,300
Cheapest tracked route/tier: xAI Console
Cost delta unavailable until both models have sourced input and output token prices.
Switch friction
- No overlapping tracked provider route is sourced for GPT-4o (11-20) and Grok Build 0.1; plan for SDK, billing, or endpoint changes.
- Check replacement coverage for Code execution before moving production traffic.
- Grok Build 0.1 adds Multimodal, Reasoning, and Function calling in local capability data.
- No overlapping tracked provider route is sourced for Grok Build 0.1 and GPT-4o (11-20); plan for SDK, billing, or endpoint changes.
- Check replacement coverage for Multimodal, Reasoning, and Function calling before moving production traffic.
- GPT-4o (11-20) adds Code execution in local capability data.
Specs
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024-11-20 | 2026-05-14 |
| Context window | 128k | 256k |
| Parameters | 1.76T (8x222B MoE)* | — |
| Architecture | Mixture of Experts | - |
| License | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Openness | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Commercial use | Commercial use: conditional | Commercial use: conditional |
| Knowledge cutoff | 2023-10 | - |
Pricing and availability
| Pricing attribute | GPT-4o (11-20) | Grok Build 0.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | - |
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| Output price | - |
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| Providers | - |
Capabilities
| Capability | GPT-4o (11-20) | Grok Build 0.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | Yes | Yes |
| Multimodal | No | Yes |
| Reasoning | No | Yes |
| Function calling | No | Yes |
| Tool use | No | Yes |
| Structured outputs | No | Yes |
| Code execution | Yes | No |
| IDE integration | No | No |
| Computer use | No | No |
| Parallel agents | No | No |
Benchmarks
No shared benchmark scores are currently available for this pair.
Deep dive
The capability footprint differs most on multimodal input: Grok Build 0.1, reasoning mode: Grok Build 0.1, function calling: Grok Build 0.1, tool use: Grok Build 0.1, structured outputs: Grok Build 0.1, and code execution: GPT-4o (11-20). Both models share vision, so the practical split is not just feature count. Use those differences to decide whether the page is about raw model quality, agentic coding support, multimodal ingestion, or predictable structured API behavior.
Pricing coverage is uneven: GPT-4o (11-20) has no token price sourced yet and Grok Build 0.1 has $1/1M input tokens. Provider availability is 0 tracked routes versus 3. Treat unknown pricing as an integration gap, then verify the route you will actually call before estimating production spend.
Choose GPT-4o (11-20) when coding workflow support are central to the workload. Choose Grok Build 0.1 when coding workflow support, larger context windows, and broader provider choice are more important. For production, rerun your own prompts through the exact provider, region, and tool stack you plan to ship. This keeps the decision grounded in measurable tradeoffs instead of brand-level assumptions. It also helps separate model capability from provider packaging, which can change cost and latency.
FAQ
Which has a larger context window, GPT-4o (11-20) or Grok Build 0.1?
Grok Build 0.1 supports 256k tokens, while GPT-4o (11-20) supports 128k tokens. That gap matters most for long documents, large codebases, retrieval-heavy agents, and conversations where earlier context must remain visible.
Is GPT-4o (11-20) or Grok Build 0.1 open source?
GPT-4o (11-20) is listed under Proprietary. Grok Build 0.1 is listed under Proprietary. License labels affect whether you can self-host, redistribute weights, or rely only on hosted APIs, so confirm the upstream license before deployment.
Which is better for vision, GPT-4o (11-20) or Grok Build 0.1?
Both GPT-4o (11-20) and Grok Build 0.1 expose vision. The better choice depends on benchmark fit, context budget, pricing, and whether your provider route exposes the same capability surface. Use this as a quick comparison signal, then confirm the provider-specific limits before committing to production.
Which is better for multimodal input, GPT-4o (11-20) or Grok Build 0.1?
Grok Build 0.1 has the clearer documented multimodal input signal in this comparison. If multimodal input is mission-critical, validate it against the provider endpoint because model-level support and API-level exposure can differ.
Which is better for reasoning mode, GPT-4o (11-20) or Grok Build 0.1?
Grok Build 0.1 has the clearer documented reasoning mode signal in this comparison. If reasoning mode is mission-critical, validate it against the provider endpoint because model-level support and API-level exposure can differ.
Where can I run GPT-4o (11-20) and Grok Build 0.1?
GPT-4o (11-20) is available on the tracked providers still being sourced. Grok Build 0.1 is available on xAI Console, Vercel AI Gateway, and OpenRouter. Provider coverage can affect latency, region availability, compliance posture, and fallback options.
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Last reviewed: 2026-06-15. Data sourced from public model cards and provider documentation.