Alternatives · 15 models compared · checked 17 Aug 2026
Grok Build 0.1 alternatives: 15 models in or near grid E3
The closest model to Grok Build 0.1 on the atlas is Claude Haiku 4.5, in the same square, at $1.00 per 1M input tokens against Grok Build 0.1’s . 8 of the 15 nearest models are cheaper on input; the cheapest is Codestral 2508 at $0.30. We rank by position on the atlas, not by capability, because we hold no capability data.
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Where the alternatives sit
Each square is a price band (A–H) × a context band (1–6). How the grid works
Same squareGRIDE37 modelsClaude Haiku 4.5, Command A, Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image) and 4 more
Grok Build 0.1Its 15 nearest modelsOther modelsOpen weights
View the map as a table (2 squares)
| Square | Price band | Context band | Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRIDD3 | $0.30–1 | 128–256K | Codestral 2508, Command A+, MiniMax M2, MiniMax M2.1, Muse Glimmer 30B, DeepSeek V3, Llama 3.1 70B Instruct, Mistral Medium 3 |
| GRIDE3 | $1–3 | 128–256K | Grok Build 0.1, Claude Haiku 4.5, o3 Mini High, o4 Mini, o4 Mini High, Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image), o3, Command A |
Top 15 alternatives
Ranked by steps away on the atlas, then cheaper before pricier, then input price
| # | Model | Grid | Why it fits | Input / 1M | vs Grok Build 0.1 | Output / 1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Grok Build 0.1xAI · the model you’re replacing | GRIDE3 | Baseline | $1.00 | — | $2.00 | 256K | |
| 1 | Claude Haiku 4.5Anthropic | GRIDE3 | Same square, same input price | $1.00 | same | $5.00 | 200K | Compare → |
| 2 | o3 Mini HighOpenAI | GRIDE3 | Same square, 10% pricier input | $1.10 | +10% | $4.40 | 200K | Compare → |
| 3 | o4 MiniOpenAI | GRIDE3 | Same square, 10% pricier input | $1.10 | +10% | $4.40 | 200K | Compare → |
| 4 | o4 Mini HighOpenAI | GRIDE3 | Same square, 10% pricier input | $1.10 | +10% | $4.40 | 200K | Compare → |
| 5 | Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image)Google | GRIDE3 | Same square, 100% pricier input | $2.00 | +100% | $12.00 | 131K | Compare → |
| 6 | o3OpenAI | GRIDE3 | Same square, 100% pricier input | $2.00 | +100% | $8.00 | 200K | Compare → |
| 7 | Command ACohere | GRIDE3 | Same square, 150% pricier input | $2.50 | +150% | $10.00 | 256K | |
| 8 | Codestral 2508Mistral AI | GRIDD3 | Neighbouring square D3, 70% cheaper input | $0.30 | −70% | $0.90 | 256K | |
| 9 | Command A+Cohere | GRIDD3 | Neighbouring square D3, 70% cheaper input | $0.30 | −70% | $1.50 | 192K | |
| 10 | MiniMax M2MiniMax | GRIDD3 | Neighbouring square D3, 70% cheaper input | $0.30 | −70% | $1.20 | 205K | |
| 11 | MiniMax M2.1MiniMax | GRIDD3 | Neighbouring square D3, 70% cheaper input | $0.30 | −70% | $1.20 | 205K | |
| 12 | Muse Glimmer 30BMeta | GRIDD3 | Neighbouring square D3, 70% cheaper input | $0.30 | −70% | $1.20 | 131K | |
| 13 | DeepSeek V3DeepSeek | GRIDD3 | Neighbouring square D3, 68% cheaper input | $0.32 | −68% | $0.89 | 164K | |
| 14 | Llama 3.1 70B InstructMeta | GRIDD3 | Neighbouring square D3, 60% cheaper input | $0.40 | −60% | $0.40 | 131K | |
| 15 | Mistral Medium 3Mistral AI | GRIDD3 | Neighbouring square D3, 60% cheaper input | $0.40 | −60% | $2.00 | 131K |
What switching saves
3,000 input + 800 output tokens × 1,000 requests a day
Σ Derived from standard-tier prices; excludes caching and batch discounts. Use your own numbers →
Larger-context alternatives
| Model | Input / 1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-5OpenAI | $1.25 | 400K | |
| GPT-5.1OpenAI | $1.25 | 400K | |
| GPT-5.1-CodexOpenAI | $1.25 | 400K | |
| Mistral Medium 3.5Mistral AI | $1.50 | 262K | |
| GPT-5.2OpenAI | $1.75 | 400K |
Free alternatives
| Model | Input / 1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyria 3 Clip PreviewGoogle | Free | 1.05M | |
| Lyria 3 Pro PreviewGoogle | Free | 1.05M |
Compare Grok Build 0.1 head to head
Questions
What is the best alternative to Grok Build 0.1?
Claude Haiku 4.5 ranks first: same square, same input price. Input is $1.00 per 1M tokens against $1.00 for Grok Build 0.1. Ranking is by position on the atlas, not by quality.
What is the cheapest alternative to Grok Build 0.1?
Codestral 2508 at $0.30 per 1M input tokens, 70% less than Grok Build 0.1, among the 15 closest.
Is there an open-weight alternative to Grok Build 0.1?
None of the 15 closest is marked open-weight in our records.
Which alternative has a larger context window?
None of the 15 closest holds more than Grok Build 0.1's 256K.
How are alternatives ranked?
By distance on the atlas grid from Grok Build 0.1's square E3: the same square first, then neighbouring squares. Within the same distance, cheaper models come before pricier ones, then the lowest input price wins. We hold no capability data, so we do not claim a model can do what Grok Build 0.1 does, only that it costs and holds about the same. No vendor pays for position.
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