Provider comparison · Updated 10 Oct 2026
Google vs xAI
39 models vs 7 models
Google is cheaper at the median: $0.50 against $1.25 per 1M input tokens across paid models, about 2.5× less. Its cheapest paid model, Gemma 3 4B ($0.05), compares with Grok Build 0.1 ($1.00) at xAI. Google lists 39 models; xAI lists 7 models.
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At a glance
Standard tier · highlighted = better
Google
xAI
Models listed
39
7
Cheapest paid input / 1M
$0.05
$1.00
Median paid input / output
$0.50 / $2.50
$1.25 / $2.50
Highest input / 1M
$2.00
$2.00
Largest context
1.05M
2M
Models with a batch tier
9 of 39
1 of 7
Open-weight models
13
0
Free models
4
0
Vision models listed
3
0
Audio models listed
1
0
Costs for real workloads
Cheapest paid model from each provider that fits the job · monthly
Derived from standard-tier prices, 30 days. “Fits the job” means the context window holds the prompt and reply. Excludes batch and caching.
Cheapest model for each capability
Input / output per 1M
| Capability | xAI | |
|---|---|---|
| 1M context | Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite $0.25 / $1.50 | Grok 4.20 $1.25 / $2.50 |
Line-up by price tier
Paid models · input per 1M
| Tier | xAI | |
|---|---|---|
| Flagship $3+ | None listed | None listed |
| Mid $0.50–$3 | Gemini 3 Flash Preview $0.50 Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) $0.50 Gemma 2 27B $0.65 Gemini 3.6 Flash $0.75 Gemini 3.7 Flash $0.75 +7 more | Grok Build 0.1 $1.00 Grok 4.20 $1.25 Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent $1.25 Grok 4.3 $1.25 Grok 4.5 $2.00 +2 more |
| Budget under $0.50 | Gemma 3 4B $0.05 Gemma 3 12B $0.05 Gemma 4 26B A4B $0.07 Gemma 3 27B $0.08 Gemma 4 31B $0.09 +6 more | None listed |
| Open weights any price | None listed | None listed |
Questions
Is Google or xAI cheaper?
Google at the median: $0.50 against $1.25 for xAI per 1M input tokens. Median is across each provider's paid standard-tier models, so a provider with many small models can look cheaper than its flagship is.
Which provider has more models?
Google lists more: Google 39, xAI 7. Counts are models with a page in our catalogue.
Do both offer batch pricing?
Google: 9 models list a batch tier. xAI: 1 model list a batch tier. Where a model lists both, batch is a median 50% of standard for Google and 80% for xAI.
Which has the larger context window?
xAI has the larger: Gemini 2.5 Flash (1.05M tokens) at Google, Grok 4.20 (2M) at xAI.
Does either provider offer open-weight models?
Google: 13 open-weight models. xAI: none marked open-weight.
Does either have free models?
Google: 4 models listed at no per-token charge. xAI: none.
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