Side-by-side comparison
Gemini vs Grok
Plans, free tiers and API access for Gemini and Grok, from each vendor's own pages. Last checked Oct 5, 2026.
The short answer
- Gemini has the lower entry price at $4.99/mo, against $30/mo for Grok.
- Both Gemini and Grok have an ongoing free plan.
- On LiveBench (2026-06-25), Gemini's best model (Gemini 3.7 Flash High) scores 78.8 against 78.0 for Grok's best (Grok 4.6 xHigh).
Pricing and features
- Google AI Plus$4.99/mo
- Google AI Pro$19.99/mo
- Google AI Ultra$99.99/mo
- SuperGrok$30/mo
How to choose
Gemini has three monthly-billed paid tiers: Google AI Plus at $4.99, Pro at $19.99 and Ultra at $99.99. Grok shows one priced plan, SuperGrok at $30 per month, or $25 per month billed annually, and its per-plan limits were not confirmed. Gemini's free tier comes with a Google Account and includes Deep Research and image generation within limits, while Grok's free tier is described as limited daily queries on base models. Gemini is framed around people already in Google accounts, with bundled storage; Grok around live web and X data. Their APIs are separate: Gemini's through Google AI Studio and Vertex AI, Grok's through the xAI developer platform, both pay as you go.
- Gemini: You want the cheapest paid entry at $4.99 per month, or a plan that fits in with your existing Google Account.
- Grok: Live web and X data matter to you more than price, and you are fine with $30 per month or $25 on annual billing.
- Either: You want to use a free tier with daily or usage limits before paying for anything.
LiveBench results
Best-scoring model per vendor in the 2026-06-25 LiveBench release (6 Google and 5 xAI configurations). Scores are out of 100.
Source: LiveBench, imported Oct 5, 2026. Explore every model.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Gemini or Grok?
Gemini has the lower starting price ($4.99/mo versus $30/mo). Compare plans before choosing, since limits differ.
Is Gemini free?
Free plan. Free with a Google Account: Gemini app, Deep Research and image generation with usage limits
Is Grok free?
Free plan. Limited daily queries on base Grok models
Which scores higher on benchmarks, Gemini or Grok?
In the 2026-06-25 LiveBench release, Gemini 3.7 Flash High scores 78.8 and Grok 4.6 xHigh scores 78.0 overall. Scores measure the benchmark, not your own workload.