Short answer: yes, Grok has a free plan. You can chat with it on grok.com, in the Grok app and inside X without paying or adding a card.
The longer answer changed a lot in October 2026. xAI replaced the old SuperGrok plans with a single bundle called The X Subscription, and the free tier now has its own limits that are separate from the paid plans.
This guide explains exactly what Grok’s free plan includes, what it does not, how the limits work, what each paid tier costs, how to check your usage, and how to cancel a plan or delete your Grok data.
- Is Grok free? Yes. The Free plan ($0) gives limited Chat and Voice, limited image generation, and a small Grok Build and Cursor allowance.
- Not free: video generation, the stronger Expert and Heavy modes, the Grok API and Grok Bot.
- Free limits are not published as a number and reset on their own schedule, separate from the paid weekly pool.
- Paid plans (since 12 Oct 2026): Plus $8, Premium $30, Super $100, Ultra $200 a month. Yearly costs 10 months’ price. X Premium is included in every paid tier.
- Cancel where you subscribed: grok.com Settings > Billing, Apple, Google Play or X.
What Grok Free Includes
xAI’s pricing grid for The X Subscription lists a Free tier at $0. Here is what you get and what stays locked:
| Feature | Grok Free |
|---|---|
| Chat on grok.com, the Grok app and X | Yes, limited |
| Voice mode | Yes, limited (separate allowance) |
| Chat mode | Fast mode; Auto, Expert and Heavy need a paid plan |
| Web and X search inside answers | Yes |
| File and image uploads | Yes, within the chat limit |
| Grok Imagine images | Listed as “Limited” |
| Grok Imagine video | No (starts at Premium) |
| Grok Build and Cursor coding agent | Small starter allowance |
| Grok Bot, Grok API | No |
| X Premium perks (checkmark, fewer ads) | No |
You do not need X Premium to use Grok for free, and grok.com works as a standalone chatbot. You sign in with an X, Google or Apple account or an email address.
How the Free Limits Work
This is where most older guides are wrong. You will still see claims like “10 messages every 2 hours”. That system is gone.
- Separate free allowances. xAI’s FAQ says free users keep “Grok’s free tier limits on Chat and Voice”. These are separate from the paid weekly pool and reset on their own schedule.
- No published number. xAI does not publish a fixed message count for Free. Long chats, big file uploads and busy periods use it up faster.
- Paid plans use a weekly pool. Since June 2026, paid seats get one weekly pool shared across Grok Chat, Imagine, Voice, Grok Bot and Cursor. Different actions draw different amounts; a high-quality video uses far more than a chat message.
When you hit the free limit, Grok tells you and shows when you can chat again, or offers an upgrade. Nothing is charged automatically.
How to Use Grok for Free (Step by Step)
- Go to grok.com on desktop, or install the Grok app from the App Store or Google Play. You can also tap the Grok icon inside the X app.
- Sign in with X, Google, Apple or email. No card is needed.
- Leave the mode on Fast. The mode picker under the chat box shows the paid modes with an upgrade badge.
- Type your question. Grok searches the web and X automatically when the question needs fresh info.
- Try Voice by tapping the waveform icon in the app. It uses its own free allowance, so it does not eat into chat.
- Try Imagine from the sidebar to make a few images. Free image allowance is small and not published, so make each prompt count.
New to chatbots in general? Our ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini vs Grok comparison shows where each one is strongest.
Grok Paid Plans: The X Subscription
On 12 October 2026, xAI launched The X Subscription. It bundles Grok, the Cursor coding app and X Premium into one plan. These are the US list prices:
| Plan | Monthly | Yearly | Usage vs Plus | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | Separate free limits | Fast chat, voice, limited images |
| Plus | $8 | $80 | 1x (baseline) | More chat, image generation, X Premium |
| Premium | $30 | $300 | 4x | Latest Grok models, video, Grok Bot, Cursor |
| Super | $100 | $1,000 | 15x | Heavy daily use, more Cursor agents |
| Ultra | $200 | $2,000 | 50x | Most powerful chat modes, earliest features |
Premium, Super and Ultra are also sold as team seats at the same per-seat price, and Enterprise is by contact. Local prices and taxes can differ at checkout.
A few details that matter:
- Yearly billing equals ten months, so you get two months free if you pay up front.
- Extra usage: if you run out of your weekly pool, you can buy Extra Usage Credits on the web from $5. They expire a year after purchase.
- Other models in Cursor (such as Claude or GPT models) are not covered by the pool. They are billed as extra usage.
- Intro offers such as half-price first months appear from time to time on Premium and above. Check the plans page before you pay.
If you code with Grok, our how to use Cursor AI guide explains what the bundled Cursor access actually does.
Free vs Plus vs Premium
| You want to… | Free | Plus ($8) | Premium ($30) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ask everyday questions | Yes | Yes, more | Yes, much more |
| Use the paid chat modes (Auto, Expert) | No | Yes, smaller pool | Yes, 4x the pool |
| Make images | A few | Yes | Yes |
| Make videos | No | No | Yes |
| Code with Grok Build or Cursor | Taste only | Light use | Regular use |
| Get the X checkmark and fewer ads | No | Yes | Yes |
For most people, Free or Plus is enough. Premium makes sense if you want video, use Grok for work every day, or would otherwise pay separately for Cursor.
Can Grok Make Videos for Free?
No. Free video generation was removed earlier in 2026, and xAI’s current grid starts video at Premium ($30 a month). Images are listed as limited on Free.
Two things to know if you do pay. Every Grok image and video carries a visible Grok watermark, and xAI’s FAQ says there is no setting to remove it. Also, 720p video drops to 480p once you reach your tier’s 720p cap for the week.
Developers can also generate images and video through the API, which is billed separately. See our Grok Imagine API guide and the note on the Grok API watermark default.
What Happened to SuperGrok and X Premium?
- New customers can no longer buy the old SuperGrok Lite, SuperGrok, Plus or Heavy plans. They choose an X Subscription tier instead.
- Existing SuperGrok, X Premium and Cursor subscribers can keep their plan or switch. Switching links your Grok, Cursor and X accounts and gives a pro-rated refund for unused time on the old plan.
- X Premium features are now part of every paid tier, so you do not need a separate X Premium plan for Grok.
If you are happy on an old plan, there is no rush to switch. Compare your current price with the new tier first, since switching on the web cancels the old plan.
How to Check Your Grok Usage
- Open grok.com or the app and click your profile picture.
- Go to Settings and open the usage or billing section.
- Read the live view: paid plans show how much of the weekly pool you have used and the next reset date. Free accounts see when chat becomes available again after hitting the limit.
- Paid plans: set a spending cap and switch Auto Top-up off if you never want to pay for extra usage.
Get More from the Free Plan
- Start new chats for new topics. Very long threads use more of the allowance on every message.
- Ask for everything at once. One detailed prompt beats five short follow-ups.
- Use Voice for quick questions, since it has its own allowance.
- Avoid peak hours (US daytime) if you keep hitting limits; xAI can tighten free access when busy.
- Mix chatbots. Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini all have free tiers too. Our guide to getting Claude Pro free lists the legit offers.
How to Cancel a Grok Subscription
You must cancel in the same place you subscribed. Deleting the app does not cancel anything.
| Where you paid | How to cancel |
|---|---|
| grok.com (web) | Profile > Settings > Billing > Manage Subscription > Cancel |
| iPhone or iPad | Settings app > your name > Subscriptions > Grok > Cancel |
| Android | Google Play > profile > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions > Grok > Cancel |
| X (old X Premium) | X > Premium > Manage subscription |
- Cancel at least a day before renewal so the next charge does not go through.
- Keep using it until the end of the period you paid for; access does not stop the moment you cancel.
- Check your email for the cancellation confirmation.
- Refunds: payments are generally final, but local law applies. For example, new purchases in Europe have a 14-day window. App store purchases are refunded through Apple or Google.
If Manage Subscription will not open on the web, xAI suggests trying an incognito window or another browser, or contacting support.
How to Delete Grok Chats or Your Account
- Single chats: hover over a chat in the sidebar, open the menu and choose Delete.
- Files you uploaded: go to grok.com/files and delete them.
- Privacy settings: Profile > Settings > Data Controls, where you can manage how your data is used.
- Whole account: go to accounts.x.ai/account and delete it. This also removes API access on the same account. You can restore it within 30 days by signing in again.
Cancel any paid plan before deleting your account, especially app store subscriptions, which keep billing until you cancel them in the store. xAI says deleted chats and files are removed within standard retention windows, and some data can be kept longer for legal or safety reasons.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| “You’ve reached your limit” after a few messages | Free allowance used; wait for the reset, start shorter chats, or try Voice |
| Expert or Heavy mode greyed out | These are paid modes; switch back to Fast |
| Image button asks you to upgrade | Free image allowance used up for now |
| Paid plan not showing | Sign in with the same account you paid with; restore purchases in the app |
| Can’t find the switch to The X Subscription | Rollout is gradual; check Settings > Billing again later |
| Still charged after cancelling | Check you cancelled in the right store; app store plans must be cancelled there |
| Manage Subscription page won’t load | Use an incognito window or another browser, then contact support |
My Take
Grok Free is a solid free chatbot, especially for live news and anything happening on X. You do not need to pay to find out if you like it.
If you hit the limit every day, Plus at $8 is the cheapest upgrade among the big chatbots and adds X Premium. Only go to Premium if you want video, Grok Bot or serious Cursor use.
And if you build apps, skip the subscription and use the Grok API from Python instead, since API access is billed separately anyway.
FAQ
Is Grok completely free?
Grok has a permanent Free plan at $0 with limited chat, voice and images. Video, Expert and Heavy modes, Grok Bot and the API need a paid plan.
Do I need X Premium to use Grok?
No. Anyone can use Grok Free on grok.com, the Grok app or X. X Premium perks are now included in every paid Grok tier.
How many messages can I send on Grok for free?
xAI does not publish a fixed number. Free Chat and Voice have their own allowances that reset on their own schedule, and long chats use them up faster.
How much is Grok per month?
Plus is $8, Premium $30, Super $100 and Ultra $200 a month. Yearly plans cost ten times the monthly price.
Can I use Grok for free without an account?
You need to sign in to start chatting on grok.com. Signing up is free and needs no card.
Does Grok have a free trial of the paid plans?
There is no standard free trial. xAI sometimes runs discounted first-month offers on higher tiers, and the Free plan itself acts as the trial.
Is my old SuperGrok plan cancelled?
No. Existing plans keep running until you switch or cancel. Switching on the web cancels the old plan with a pro-rated refund.
Sources
- xAI docs: Grok FAQ (free limits, cancelling, account deletion, watermarks)
- xAI docs: The X Subscription plans and usage
- Free Press Journal: X launches unified subscription (13 Oct 2026)
- Winzheng: The X Subscription tiers and usage multipliers
- AI Toolbox: Grok pricing 2026 (yearly prices, Free tier grid)
- Fello AI: Is Grok free in 2026 (updated 6 Nov 2026)
