Grok Code Fast - Features, Pricing & ReviewsCode Agent
[Ultra-fast] 92 tokens/sec. 256K context. SWE-Bench 70.8%. Multi-IDE integration
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Basic Info & Pricing
| Service Name | Grok Code Fast |
|---|---|
| Provider | xAI |
| Category | Code Agent |
| Pricing | API $0.20/1M input |
| Pricing Notes | $0.20/1M input $1.50/1M output. Copilot/Cursor/Windsurf integration. Limited-time free tier |
| Overall Score | 48/100 |
| Context Length | 256K tokens |
| Official Website | https://x.ai/api |
| Last Updated | ✓ Verified |
Key Features of Grok Code Fast
- $0.20/1M input
- 92 tokens/sec
- 256K context
- Multi-IDE integration
Grok Code Fast Performance & Benchmarks
| Overall Score | 48/100 |
|---|
* Scores are our proprietary composite evaluation (benchmarks, features, cost-performance). Max 100 points.
Code Agent Category Ranking:
#5 / 9 services
Grok Code Fast Pros & Cons
Pros
- Industry-leading inference speed
- 256K token long context
- Copilot/Cursor/Windsurf+ multi-IDE support
- Very cheap API
Cons
- No direct UI (used via IDE)
- Limited Japanese documentation
- Ecosystem still developing
Grok Code Fast Pricing Details & Cost-Saving Tips
Pricing Structure
API $0.20/1M input
$0.20/1M input $1.50/1M output. Copilot/Cursor/Windsurf integration. Limited-time free tier
Tips to Reduce Costs
- Optimize API usage: Use batch processing and caching to reduce API call volume
- Annual plans: Annual subscriptions typically offer 10-20% discounts
- Education & startup discounts: Check the official site for student or startup-specific plans
How to Get Started with Grok Code Fast
- Visit the official website: Go to https://x.ai/api
- Create an account: Register with email or Google account (many services offer a free start)
- Choose a plan: API $0.20/1M input — Start with a free plan or trial if available
- Start using: Access Grok Code Fast features from the dashboard or app
Visit Grok Code Fast official site →
Grok Code Fast Reviews & Reputation
| Overall Rating | Emerging — Growing potential ahead |
|---|---|
| Frequently Praised | Industry-leading inference speed, 256K token long context |
| Common Complaints | No direct UI (used via IDE), Limited Japanese documentation |
| Recommended For | Software developers, engineers, programming learners |
Who is using Grok Code Fast
Startup CTO
Adopted to boost dev velocity with a small team. Code review overhead cut in half.
Freelance Developer
Using AI pair programming to handle multiple client projects simultaneously.
Programming Learner
Errors get explained instantly, so self-study never gets stuck.
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| Grok | Chatbot / LLM | 39/100 | Free (X account required) |
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