Provider comparison · Updated 10 Oct 2026
Meta vs xAI
23 models vs 7 models
Meta is cheaper at the median: $0.18 against $1.25 per 1M input tokens across paid models, about 6.8× less. Its cheapest paid model, Llama 3.2 1B Instruct ($0.03), compares with Grok Build 0.1 ($1.00) at xAI. Meta lists 23 models; xAI lists 7 models.
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At a glance
Standard tier · highlighted = better
Meta
xAI
Models listed
23
7
Cheapest paid input / 1M
$0.03
$1.00
Median paid input / output
$0.18 / $0.37
$1.25 / $2.50
Highest input / 1M
$1.25
$2.00
Largest context
1.31M
2M
Models with a batch tier
0 of 23
1 of 7
Open-weight models
9
0
Free models
0
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 | Meta | xAI |
|---|---|---|
| 1M context | Muse Spark 1.2 Contributor $0.10 / $0.20 | Grok 4.20 $1.25 / $2.50 |
Line-up by price tier
Paid models · input per 1M
| Tier | Meta | xAI |
|---|---|---|
| Flagship $3+ | None listed | None listed |
| Mid $0.50–$3 | Muse Spark 1.1 $1.25 Muse Spark 1.2 $1.25 Muse Spark 1.3 $1.25 | 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 | Llama 3.2 1B Instruct $0.03 Llama 3.1 8B Instruct $0.05 Llama 3.2 3B Instruct $0.05 Muse Spark 1.2 Contributor $0.10 Muse Spark 1.3 Contributor $0.10 +6 more | None listed |
| Open weights any price | None listed | None listed |
Questions
Is Meta or xAI cheaper?
Meta at the median: $0.18 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?
Meta lists more: Meta 23, xAI 7. Counts are models with a page in our catalogue.
Do both offer batch pricing?
Meta: no batch tier listed. xAI: 1 model list a batch tier. Where a model lists both, batch is a median 80% for xAI.
Which has the larger context window?
xAI has the larger: Llama 4 Scout (1.31M tokens) at Meta, Grok 4.20 (2M) at xAI.
Does either provider offer open-weight models?
Meta: 9 open-weight models. xAI: none marked open-weight.
Does either have free models?
Meta: none listed at no per-token charge. xAI: none.
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