Grok 4.5 API pricing & setup
As of 2026-10-17, the cheapest Grok 4.5 channel is Official (Intl): $2 input / $6 output per 1M tokens (blended $3). Context 500K.
Context: 500K · Max output: 450K · Modalities: text, image, file · Listed: 2026-07-08
Channel comparison (per 1M tokens)
| Channel | Blended | Input | Output | Cached | Access & payment (this channel) | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official (Intl) $2 / $6 | $3 | $2 | $6 | $0.3 | ?CN direct·unverified?Alipay·unverified?ID·unverified?Intl card·unverified conditions source2026-10-17 | Short context (<200K); long context ≥200K is 2× models.dev ✓ | docs.x.ai 2026-10-17 |
| OpenRouter $2 / $6 | $3 | $2 | $6 | $0.3 | ✓CN direct✓Alipay✗ID✗Intl card conditions source2026-10-17 | Original vendor endpoint: xAI | openrouter.ai 2026-10-17 |
Access & payment conditions are verified per channel (see the column above); unverified never counts as met.
How to use Grok 4.5 in Claude Code / Codex / OpenCode
Provider-specific setup not yet verified. Generic setup: guides
Cheaper alternatives
Qwen3.8 Max (0902) ($2.69) · Qwen3.7 Max ($2.21) · DeepSeek V4 Pro (0813) ($1.98) ·
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Rankings: Cheapest LLM APIs · LLM APIs usable from mainland China · All xAI models
Price history
- 2026-10-17 · Official (Intl) · Grok 4.5 listed · $2 / $6
- 2026-10-17 · OpenRouter · Grok 4.5 listed · $2 / $6
FAQ
How much does the Grok 4.5 API cost?
Cheapest channel (Official (Intl)): $2 input / $6 output per 1M tokens, verified 2026-10-17.
Can I use Grok 4.5 from China?
Official (Intl): direct unverified, Alipay unverified, ID required unverified, overseas card unverified; OpenRouter: direct yes, Alipay yes, ID required no, overseas card no
Is Grok 4.5 free?
No free route or deal recorded for this model; pay-as-you-go.
What is Grok 4.5's context window?
500K tokens