Provider comparison · Updated 10 Oct 2026
NVIDIA vs xAI
15 models vs 7 models
NVIDIA is cheaper at the median: $0.08 against $1.25 per 1M input tokens across paid models, about 16× less. Its cheapest paid model, Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B ($0.06), compares with Grok Build 0.1 ($1.00) at xAI. NVIDIA lists 15 models; xAI lists 7 models.
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At a glance
Standard tier · highlighted = better
NVIDIA
xAI
Models listed
15
7
Cheapest paid input / 1M
$0.06
$1.00
Median paid input / output
$0.08 / $0.24
$1.25 / $2.50
Highest input / 1M
$0.50
$2.00
Largest context
1M
2M
Models with a batch tier
0 of 15
1 of 7
Open-weight models
7
0
Free models
5
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 | NVIDIA | xAI |
|---|---|---|
| 1M context | Nemotron 3.5 Lightning (free) $0.07 / $0.20 | Grok 4.20 $1.25 / $2.50 |
Line-up by price tier
Paid models · input per 1M
| Tier | NVIDIA | xAI |
|---|---|---|
| Flagship $3+ | None listed | None listed |
| Mid $0.50–$3 | Nemotron 3 Ultra (free) $0.50 | 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 | Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B $0.06 Nemotron 3.5 Lightning (free) $0.07 Nemotron 3 Super $0.08 Nemotron 3.5 Content Safety $0.20 | None listed |
| Open weights any price | None listed | None listed |
Questions
Is NVIDIA or xAI cheaper?
NVIDIA at the median: $0.08 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?
NVIDIA lists more: NVIDIA 15, xAI 7. Counts are models with a page in our catalogue.
Do both offer batch pricing?
NVIDIA: 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: Nemotron 3 Ultra (free) (1M tokens) at NVIDIA, Grok 4.20 (2M) at xAI.
Does either provider offer open-weight models?
NVIDIA: 7 open-weight models. xAI: none marked open-weight.
Does either have free models?
NVIDIA: 5 models listed at no per-token charge. xAI: none.
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