Is Grok worth it? Plus vs Premium vs Super vs Ultra
Updated 2026-10-18. From the official pricing page.
For most people, Premium ($30) is the one xAI recommends for new AI users: 4x the Plus usage pool, shared with Cursor, refreshed weekly. Plus ($8) is aimed at social creators with light AI use. Super ($100, 15x) suits daily agent users and Ultra ($200, 50x) power users.
| Plan | Price / mo | Key limit |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Limited chat and agent requests |
| Plus | $8 | Shared AI usage pool (baseline) |
| Premium | $30 | 4x usage vs Plus |
| Super | $100 | 15x usage vs Plus |
| Ultra | $200 | 50x usage vs Plus |
How Grok usage works
- Every tier includes a pool of AI usage shared across Grok and Cursor, covering Chat, Imagine, Voice and Bot.
- The allowance refreshes weekly. If you run out, buy top-ups or wait for the refresh; remaining usage shows in settings.
- Paid plans include Grok API access, billed separately at standard model rates (it does not draw from the plan pool).
Which tier fits
- Plus, $8: baseline pool; xAI recommends it for social creators with limited AI usage.
- Premium, $30: 4x Plus; recommended for new AI users.
- Super, $100: 15x Plus; recommended for daily agent users.
- Ultra, $200: 50x Plus; for power users.
Value per dollar
Premium costs 3.75x Plus for 4x the usage, Super 12.5x for 15x, and Ultra 25x for 50x. So the bigger tiers are cheaper per unit of usage, if you use it. Compare with Grok vs ChatGPT and Grok vs Claude.
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FAQ
Is Grok worth paying for?
If you use it weekly, Premium ($30) is xAI's pick for new AI users, with 4x the Plus usage pool, refreshed weekly.
What is the difference between Grok Plus and Premium?
Plus is $8 with the baseline usage pool; Premium is $30 with 4x that pool.
Does a Grok plan include Cursor?
Yes. The usage pool is shared across Grok and Cursor. Third-party models in Cursor are billed separately at API list prices.
When do Grok limits reset?
The allowance refreshes weekly. You can buy top-ups if you run out before then.
Does a Grok plan include the API?
Paid plans include Grok API access, billed separately at standard model rates, outside the plan pool.
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