Last refreshed 2026-07-10. 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 caseInput / 1M
$1.25
Output / 1M
$2.50
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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
VisionMultimodalReasoningJSON / Tool useStructured Outputs
About Grok-3
Grok-3 is a 2025 xAI model confirmed for May 15, 2026 retirement; use Grok 4.3 for current API work.
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Model Specs
Released2025-02-17
Context131k
Knowledge cutoff2025-04