Last refreshed 2026-05-20. Next refresh: weekly.
Why use Grok-3 on xAI Console?
xAI Console offers Grok-3 with pay-as-you-go pricing at $1.25/1M input tokens. xAI, founded by Elon Musk in March 2023, focuses on advancing scientific discovery and understanding the universe through AI.
Compare Grok-3 across 4 providers to find the best fit for your use caseSetup recipe
Docs fallbackUse the provider REST API or SDKCreate a provider API keymodel: grok-3grok-3Request example
grok-3.Gotchas
No curated gotchas have been sourced for this exact provider/model route yet.
Compare Grok-3 Across Providers
| Provider | Input (per 1M) | Output (per 1M) |
|---|---|---|
| OpenRouter | $3.00 | $15.00 |
| xAI Console | $1.25 | $2.50 |
| Chutes AI | $0.80 | $2.40 |
| Microsoft Foundry | $3.00 | $15.00 |
Pricing
| Type | Price (per 1M) |
|---|---|
| Input tokens | $1.25 |
| Output tokens | $2.50 |
Capabilities
About Grok-3
Grok-3 is a 2025 xAI model confirmed for May 15, 2026 retirement; use Grok 4.3 for current API work.
FAQ
What does Grok-3 cost on xAI Console?
On xAI Console, Grok-3 costs $1.25 per 1M input tokens and $2.50 per 1M output tokens.
What is the context window for Grok-3 on xAI Console?
Grok-3 supports a 131,072 token context window on xAI Console.
How does xAI Console compare to other Grok-3 providers?
Grok-3 is available from 4 providers. The cheapest input pricing is $0.8/1M tokens from Chutes AI.
What API model ID do I use for Grok-3 on xAI Console?
Use the model ID grok-3 when calling xAI Console's API.
Who created Grok-3?
Grok-3 was created by xAI as part of the Grok 3 model family.
Is Grok-3 open source?
Grok-3 is not open source; the seed data lists it as proprietary.