| Quick Overview |
| Tool Name |
| Grok-4 | Google Bard |
| Developer |
| xAI | Google |
| Category |
| Conversational AI & Real-Time Information Synthesis | Conversational AI & Information Synthesis |
| Core Technology |
| Advanced Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) with Real-Time Web Integration | LaMDA (Language Model for Dialogue Applications) |
| Languages Supported |
| English, Japanese, Spanish, German, French, and 40+ others | 50+ languages |
| Unique Selling Points |
| Real-time access to information via the X platform, a unique witty personality, and an exceptionally long context window for complex queries | Real-time information synthesis with integration of web data and Google Search |
| Official Website |
| https://x.ai/grok | https://bard.google.com |
| Pricing Model |
| Integrated with X Premium subscriptions and Enterprise API access | Free access with premium features for enterprises |
| Technical Specifications |
| Model |
| Grok-4 | LaMDA |
| Parameters |
| Not Disclosed | Hundreds of billions of parameters |
| Architecture |
| Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) optimized for efficiency and performance | Advanced Transformer-based dialogue model |
| Context Window |
| 128,000 tokens | Supports extensive dialogue context |
| Fine-tuning |
| Available for enterprise partners via dedicated APIs | Customizable for industry-specific needs |
| Dynamic Capabilities |
| 1 | 1 |
| Technical Diagram URL |
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| Performance & Benchmarking |
| Average Response Time |
| 450 ms (includes real-time search latency) | 180 ms |
| Benchmark Scores |
- MMLU: 90%
- GSM8K (Chain-of-Thought): 97%
| - Conversational Relevance: 94%
- Information Accuracy: 93%
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| Code Quality |
| High-performance on HumanEval and MBPP benchmarks | Engineered for rapid, context-rich responses |
| Interactive Performance Chart |
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| Competitive Benchmarks |
Needle In A Haystack (128K):
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| Pricing & Subscription |
| Free Tier |
| Not available; exclusive to X Premium subscribers and API customers | Yes – fully accessible with standard features |
| Paid Plans |
| Plan | Monthly Cost | Features |
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| X Premium+ | $16 | Full access to Grok on the X platform, ad-free experience, creator tools | | Enterprise API | Custom Pricing | High-volume API access, fine-tuning capabilities, dedicated support |
| | Plan | Monthly Cost | Features |
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| Enterprise Bard | Custom Pricing | Advanced integration, priority support, and analytics |
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| Billing Cycle |
| Monthly/Annual | Monthly/Annual |
| Cost Comparison Table |
| Plan | Monthly Cost | Features |
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| X Premium+ | $16 | Full Grok access on X, ad-free | | Enterprise API | Custom | High-throughput API, fine-tuning, support |
| | Plan | Monthly Cost | Features |
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| Free | $0 | Standard features with real-time web integration | | Enterprise | Custom | Enhanced performance and dedicated support |
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| Integration & Developer Tools |
| Interface Types |
| Integrated UI on X Platform, RESTful API | Web UI, REST API, Mobile SDKs |
| API Documentation |
| Comprehensive developer portal with interactive examples | Detailed and developer-friendly |
| SDKs & Libraries |
| Python, Node.js, Go | Python, JavaScript, Go |
| Authentication |
| OAuth 2.0 & API Key | OAuth 2.0 and API Keys |
| API Rate Limits |
| Up to 10,000 requests/min (Enterprise tier) | Up to 8,000 requests/min (tier-based) |
| Integration Flowchart URL |
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| Dynamic Integration Options |
| 1 | 1 |
| User Interface & Experience |
| UI Design |
| Seamlessly integrated within the X (formerly Twitter) interface | Bright, clean, and intuitive |
| Customization |
| User-selectable modes (e.g., 'Fun Mode', 'Regular Mode') to adjust personality | Moderate customization with personalized dashboards |
| Accessibility |
| Compliant with X platform's WCAG 2.1 AA standards | High – adheres to global accessibility standards |
| Mobile Optimization |
| Native experience within the X mobile applications | Fully responsive design for mobile devices |
| Interactive Elements |
| Real-time information sourcing, conversational thread history, shareable outputs | Live search results, adaptive conversation threads |
| Scalability & Infrastructure |
| Concurrent Sessions |
| Massively scalable to handle millions of concurrent X users | Supports millions of users simultaneously |
| Auto-Scaling |
| Cloud-native architecture on custom AI hardware | Cloud-native auto-scaling infrastructure |
| Performance Optimization |
| Optimized for low-latency, real-time conversational interactions | Optimized for rapid data retrieval and dialogue coherence |
| Load Balancing |
| Global traffic management for worldwide availability | Intelligent global load balancing |
| Infrastructure Diagram URL |
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| Security & Compliance |
| Data Encryption |
| End-to-end encryption for API traffic; AES-256 at rest | AES-256 encryption across all data channels |
| Compliance |
| GDPR, CCPA, SOC 2 | GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2 |
| Data Retention Policy |
| Aligned with X's user privacy and data policies | Configurable per user or enterprise needs |
| Authentication & Authorization |
| Leverages the X platform's robust authentication system | Secure OAuth protocols and multi-factor authentication |
| Security Audits |
| Continuous internal and third-party security assessments | Regular internal and external audits |
| Security Dashboard URL |
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| Developer & Community Resources |
| Documentation |
| Extensive API documentation and model guides on the xAI website | Extensive, searchable documentation |
| Tutorials & Guides |
| Quickstart guides and best-practice articles | Video tutorials and in-depth articles |
| Community Forums |
| Dedicated developer community on the X platform | Active developer community on Google Groups |
| GitHub Repositories |
| Official SDKs and open-source model weights available on GitHub | Open-source sample projects available |
| Live Chat Support |
| Priority support for Enterprise API customers | Responsive support channels for enterprises |
| Visual Analytics & Interactive Elements |
| Charts & Graphs |
| API usage and performance dashboard for developers | Dynamic charts for real-time performance metrics |
| Colored Icons |
| Consistent with X platform's design system | Standardized iconography and color themes |
| Interactive Tables |
| Filterable API logs and analytics | Customizable analytics dashboards |
| Data Visualizations |
| title | chartType | data | colors |
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| Daily API Token Usage | line | - Monday: 2.1
- Tuesday: 2.5
- Wednesday: 3
- Thursday: 2.8
- Friday: 3.5
- Saturday: 2.2
- Sunday: 1.9
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| Weekly Query Volume | line | - Mon: 1200
- Tue: 1400
- Wed: 1300
- Thu: 1500
- Fri: 1600
- Sat: 1100
- Sun: 900
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| Dynamic Elements |
| 1 | 1 |
| Advanced Features & Innovations |
| Multimodal Input |
| Vision capabilities (image and chart understanding) included | - |
| Contextual Understanding |
| Real-time web search and 128K token window provides unparalleled context | Delivers nuanced and context-aware responses |
| Real-Time Collaboration |
| N/A | - |
| Custom AI Training |
| Enterprise fine-tuning for domain-specific knowledge and tone | Tailors dialogue for specific industries |
| Innovation Highlights |
| Real-time synthesis of information from the X platform, Open-source model weights to foster research and transparency, Unique, rebellious personality as a core feature | Instantaneous fact-checking, Deep contextual query interpretation, Integration with Google’s ecosystem |
| Real-Time Web Integration |
| - | Seamlessly integrates live data from Google Search |
| Adaptive Learning |
| - | Continuously refines responses based on user interaction |
| Release & Roadmap |
| Initial Launch |
| August 2025 | Early 2023 |
| Current Version |
| Grok-4 | Bard v1.0 |
| Update Frequency |
| Continuous model improvements and updates | Regular feature enhancements |
| Upcoming Features |
| Expanded tool use and function calling, On-device versions for mobile, Enhanced multimodal audio and video processing | Expanded multi-modal interactions, Enhanced personalization options, Broader language support |
| Roadmap Timeline |
| Milestone | Feature |
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| Q4 2025 | Beta release of advanced function calling API | | Q1 2026 | Early preview of on-device model for partner developers |
| | Milestone | Feature |
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| Q3 2023 | Improved API integrations | | Q1 2024 | Advanced personalization dashboard |
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