grok-4.5
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
xAI👑 | 500K | - | 2026-05 | $2.00 | $0.50 | $6.00 | 94 | Fast | $0.0426 | |
xAI👑 | 500K | - | 2026-02 | $2.00 | $0.50 | $6.00 | 91.5 | Fast | $0.0426 | |
xAI | 2M | - | - | $2.00 | $0.20 | $6.00 | 86.25 | Slow | $0.0396 | |
xAI | 2M | - | - | $2.00 | $0.20 | $6.00 | 84.75 | Slow | $0.0396 | |
xAI | 2M | - | - | $2.00 | $0.20 | $6.00 | 77.75 | Standard | $0.0396 |
Provider
Benchmark
94Speed
Fast
Training Cutoff
2026-05
Context Window
500K
Max Output
-
Input / 1M
$2.00
Cache Price / 1M
$0.50
Output / 1M
$6.00
Provider
Benchmark
91.5Speed
Fast
Training Cutoff
2026-02
Context Window
500K
Max Output
-
Input / 1M
$2.00
Cache Price / 1M
$0.50
Output / 1M
$6.00
Provider
Benchmark
86.25Speed
Slow
Training Cutoff
-
Context Window
2M
Max Output
-
Input / 1M
$2.00
Cache Price / 1M
$0.20
Output / 1M
$6.00
Provider
Benchmark
84.75Speed
Slow
Training Cutoff
-
Context Window
2M
Max Output
-
Input / 1M
$2.00
Cache Price / 1M
$0.20
Output / 1M
$6.00
Provider
Benchmark
77.75Speed
Standard
Training Cutoff
-
Context Window
2M
Max Output
-
Input / 1M
$2.00
Cache Price / 1M
$0.20
Output / 1M
$6.00
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grok-4.5 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key insights into grok-4.5 API pricing, context capacity, caching savings, and performance benchmarks
Q. What is the API pricing for grok-4.5? How much does it cost per 1M tokens?＋
grok-4.5 (xAI) is priced at $2.0000 per 1 million input tokens and $6.0000 per 1 million output tokens. The output rate is approximately 3.0x 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-4.5?＋
grok-4.5 features a 500K context window and a maximum output limit of - tokens per request. It provides ample capacity for multi-turn dialogs and complex document parsing.
Q. Does grok-4.5 support Prompt Caching, and how much cost can be saved?＋
Yes, grok-4.5 supports prompt caching. Cached reads cost $0.3000 per 1M tokens, delivering an estimated 85% discount compared to standard input rates. Caching reusable system instructions and documentation substantially lowers recurring API expenses.
Q. What is the benchmark score (88.5) and performance profile of grok-4.5?＋
grok-4.5 achieves an overall benchmark score of 88.5/100 with a "Standard" speed rating. It strikes an optimal tradeoff between high analytical capability, speed, and affordability.
Q. Which alternative models are comparable to grok-4.5?＋
Key alternatives in similar price-to-performance tiers include grok-4.7, grok-4.6, grok-4.20-multi-agent-beta-0309. We recommend comparing them based on your latency targets, context window needs, and prompt caching benefits using the full comparison tool on this site.