Grok vs ChatGPT
xAI's assistant and OpenAI's, compared plainly. Both are in EverAsk.
Where each one wins
Grok wins
Live information
Grok searches posts on X as well as the web, which helps with breaking news and trends.
- Tie
Images
Both make images: Grok with Grok Imagine, which also makes short videos, and ChatGPT in the chat.
ChatGPT wins
Price to start
ChatGPT's cheapest paid plan is $8 a month; SuperGrok is $30.
- ChatGPT wins
Chat limits
ChatGPT has no cap on chat messages on any plan since August 2026. Grok's paid plans raise its limits.
Grok and ChatGPT at a glance
| Feature | Grok | ChatGPT |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | xAI | OpenAI |
| Newest models | Grok 4.7 | GPT-6 Astra and GPT-6.1 Sol |
| In EverAsk | Yes: Grok 4.5, Grok 4.3 and Grok 4 | Yes, every model above |
| Free plan | Yes, with web and X search | Yes, with GPT 5.6 Luna, and ads |
| Paid plans | SuperGrok $30, SuperGrok Plus $100 a month | Go $8, Plus $20, Pro from $100 a month |
| Makes images | Yes, with Grok Imagine | Yes, in the chat |
| Web search | Yes, live web and X posts | Yes |
Or use both, in one place
SuperGrok and ChatGPT Plus cost $50 a month together. In EverAsk both sit in one model picker, with Claude, Gemini and more. Ask in the box above, then switch models in the same chat.
- Grok 4.5Opus-class reasoning, token-efficient.
- GPT-6 AstraNEWOpenAI's GPT-6 flagship.
- Grok 4.3Expanded context, deeper reasoning.
- GPT 5.6NEWOpenAI's newest frontier flagship.
Pricing
| Plan | Grok | ChatGPT |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0, with web and X search | $0, GPT 5.6 Luna, with ads |
| Cheapest paid | SuperGrok, $30 a month | Go, $8 a month |
| Main paid plan | SuperGrok, $30 a month | Plus, $20 a month |
| Heavy use | SuperGrok Plus, $100 a month | Pro, $100, $200 or $500 a month |
| Teams | X Premium+ includes SuperGrok, $40 a month | Business, $25 a user a month ($20 billed yearly) |
Prices in US dollars. Taxes and local prices vary.
Then put the answer to work
The same plan runs the agent behind the chat. It makes the files, not just the text, and works with Gmail, Slack and 40+ other apps.
Turn an answer into slides
A deck with real charts and speaker notes, ready to present or edit.
Write the document
Reports, proposals, contracts and invoices, formatted and ready to send.
Build the spreadsheet
Budgets, trackers and models that arrive built, filled in and charted.
Publish a website
A landing page or a full site, live on its own link from one request.
Make the images
Product shots, headshots and social posts from the top image models.
Research with sources
Deep research that reads the web for you and cites every claim.
EverAsk plans
Three plans, and Teams on top. The app shows each price in your currency when you choose a plan.
Standard
The agent in Flash and Pro modes, with two apps connected.
Flash + Pro
modes
Priced in the app, in your currency
Choose Standard- Flash and Pro modes
- 2 connected apps
- 2 scheduled tasks
- Docs, slides, sheets, websites, images and research
Pro
A monthly credit allowance, Ultra mode and more apps.
14K
credits a month
Priced in the app, in your currency
Choose Pro- Flash, Pro and Ultra modes
- 14K credits a month, with top-ups
- 5 connected apps
- 5 scheduled tasks
Ultra
The biggest allowance and every app.
70K
credits a month
Priced in the app, in your currency
Choose Ultra- Flash, Pro and Ultra modes
- 70K credits a month, with top-ups
- All 40+ apps
- 25 scheduled tasks
EverAsk for Teams: pooled credits and shared seats, from three seats. Talk to us
Which should you choose?
Choose Grok if
- You follow news and trends on X
- You want images and short videos from one plan
- You already pay for X Premium+
Choose ChatGPT if
- You want the cheapest paid step (Go, $8)
- You want no cap on chat messages
- You want Codex and the Work agent
Common questions
Is Grok better than ChatGPT?
It depends on the job. Grok reads posts on X as well as the web, so it is strong on what is happening right now. ChatGPT is cheaper to start, has no cap on chat messages and includes Codex and the Work agent. Ask both the same question and keep the answer you prefer.
How much does Grok cost compared with ChatGPT?
SuperGrok costs $30 a month and SuperGrok Plus $100. X Premium+ at $40 a month includes SuperGrok. ChatGPT Go is $8, Plus $20 and Pro from $100 a month.
Can Grok make images?
Yes. Grok Imagine makes images and short videos. ChatGPT also makes and edits images in the chat.
Which Grok and GPT models are in EverAsk?
Grok 4.5, Grok 4.3 and Grok 4, and GPT-6 Astra, GPT-6.1 Sol, GPT 5.6 (Sol, Terra and Luna), GPT 5.5 and GPT 5.4. xAI's newest model, Grok 4.7, is not in EverAsk yet.
Can I use Grok and ChatGPT in one place?
Yes. EverAsk puts Grok and GPT models in one model picker with Claude, GPT, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek and others, under one plan. Ask on one model, then switch and ask again in the same chat.
How current is this comparison?
Plans, prices and model names come from each company's own site. They change often, so check before you buy.
Product names belong to their owners and are used here only to compare. No endorsement is implied.
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