grok-3
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Alternative Models
Models with comparable benchmark score and pricing tier| Model | Provider | Context Window | Max Output | Training Cutoff | Input / 1M | Cache Price / 1M | Output / 1M | Benchmark | Speed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Anthropic | 1M | 64K | 2026-01 | $3.00 | $0.30 | $15.00 | 90.75 | Fast | $0.0809 | |
Anthropic | 1M | 64K | 2025-07 | $3.00 | $0.30 | $15.00 | 82 | Fast | $0.0809 | |
xAI | 256K | - | - | $3.00 | $0.75 | $15.00 | 79 | Standard | $0.0820 | |
Anthropic | 1M | 64K | 2025-03 | $3.00 | $0.30 | $15.00 | 68.5 | Fast | $0.0809 | |
OpenAI | 128K | 16K | 2023-10 | $2.50 | $1.25 | $10.00 | 68.5 | Fast | $0.0672 |
Provider
Benchmark
90.75Speed
Fast
Training Cutoff
2026-01
Context Window
1M
Max Output
64K
Input / 1M
$3.00
Cache Price / 1M
$0.30
Output / 1M
$15.00
Provider
Benchmark
82Speed
Fast
Training Cutoff
2025-07
Context Window
1M
Max Output
64K
Input / 1M
$3.00
Cache Price / 1M
$0.30
Output / 1M
$15.00
Provider
Benchmark
79Speed
Standard
Training Cutoff
-
Context Window
256K
Max Output
-
Input / 1M
$3.00
Cache Price / 1M
$0.75
Output / 1M
$15.00
Provider
Benchmark
68.5Speed
Fast
Training Cutoff
2025-03
Context Window
1M
Max Output
64K
Input / 1M
$3.00
Cache Price / 1M
$0.30
Output / 1M
$15.00
Provider
Benchmark
68.5Speed
Fast
Training Cutoff
2023-10
Context Window
128K
Max Output
16K
Input / 1M
$2.50
Cache Price / 1M
$1.25
Output / 1M
$10.00
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grok-3 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key insights into grok-3 API pricing, context capacity, caching savings, and performance benchmarks
Q. What is the API pricing for grok-3? How much does it cost per 1M tokens?＋
grok-3 (xAI) is priced at $3.0000 per 1 million input tokens and $15.0000 per 1 million output tokens. The output rate is approximately 5.0x higher than the input rate. You can simulate your exact monthly API expenses tailored to your request volume and token length using the calculator above.
Q. What are the context window and maximum output limits of grok-3?＋
grok-3 features a 131K context window and a maximum output limit of - tokens per request. It provides sufficient capacity for standard chat interactions and structured data processing.
Q. Does grok-3 support Prompt Caching, and how much cost can be saved?＋
Yes, grok-3 supports prompt caching. Cached reads cost $0.7500 per 1M tokens, delivering an estimated 75% discount compared to standard input rates. Caching reusable system instructions and documentation substantially lowers recurring API expenses.
Q. What is the benchmark score (69.25) and performance profile of grok-3?＋
grok-3 achieves an overall benchmark score of 69.25/100 with a "Standard" speed rating. It is optimized for high-throughput, low-latency applications requiring budget-conscious performance.
Q. Which alternative models are comparable to grok-3?＋
Key alternatives in similar price-to-performance tiers include Claude Sonnet 4.6, Claude Sonnet 4.5, grok-4-0709. We recommend comparing them based on your latency targets, context window needs, and prompt caching benefits using the full comparison tool on this site.