model · class premium · updated 2026-07-13
What it's for
Best for: Conversational tasks, quick answers, and topical summaries when connected to search.
Not ideal for: Deep multi-step reasoning or heavy coding.
Role: Fast conversational generalist
Specifications
| Provider | xAI |
| API format | openai |
| Context window | 1000000 |
| Restricted access | No |
| Capabilities | Vision, Tools, Thinking |
| Execution Paths | api |
Price components
| Type | USD | Basis | Source | Verified | Freshness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| per_million_in | $1.25 | required · verified | OpenRouter + src_model_price_api | 2026-07-13 | vendor · 1d |
| per_million_out | $2.50 | required · verified | OpenRouter + src_model_price_api | 2026-07-13 | vendor · 1d |
Cost at three usage tiers
| A few questions and small tasks each day. | $9.75/mo |
| Daily use, plus some scheduled tasks. | $32.50/mo |
| Working for you most of the day, including web tasks. | $97.50/mo |
Token cost only; add a host for the full-stack estimate.
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