Claude vs Grok
Short answer: Both have free plans, so try both. Pick Claude if you want writing, long documents and careful reasoning; pick Grok if you want real-time news and x posts, images and voice.
| Claude | Grok | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | Anthropic | xAI |
| Free plan | Yes, free plan | Yes, free plan with limited daily usage |
| Paid plans | Pro $20/mo ($17/mo billed annually); Max $100 or $200/mo | X Subscription: Plus $8/mo; Premium $30/mo; Super $100/mo; Ultra $200/mo (since Oct 12, 2026; existing SuperGrok plans kept) |
| Best for | Writing, long documents and careful reasoning | Real-time news and X posts, images and voice |
| Strengths | Strong at reading and rewriting long documents; paid plans include the Cowork agent mode. | Built-in access to what's happening on X; paid tiers bundle X and Cursor benefits. |
| Watch out for | Free plan usage limits are lower; Cowork is not on the free plan. | Plans were renamed in October 2026; Grok Bot and video start at Premium. |
| First prompt to try | Here is an email I need to send. Make it clearer and friendlier, keep it under 120 words, and explain what you changed. | What are people on X saying today about [topic]? Give me 3 viewpoints and link the posts. |
Prices verified 2026-10-15 from official pages.