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Grok 3 mini
Grok 3 Mini — xAI's cost-efficient reasoning model with real-time data access.
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Pricing (verified 2026-08-19)
| Type | Price / 1M tokens | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Input | $0.30 | Per 1M input tokens |
| Output | $0.50 | Per 1M output tokens |
Source: xAI official pricing page · Last verified 2026-08-19
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131K tokens
≈ 98K words · 0 pages of text
At $0.30/M input, Grok 3 Mini is the cheapest reasoning model with live web access. If your app needs up-to-date information with lightweight reasoning, this is the model to evaluate.
Best for
- Apps requiring real-time or recent data
- Current events Q&A and news summarization
- Lightweight reasoning tasks
- Twitter/X-integrated workflows
Not ideal for
- Tasks requiring maximum reasoning depth (use Grok 3 full)
- Privacy-sensitive workloads (xAI terms apply)
Real cost scenarios
| Scenario | Est. monthly cost | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| News summarization — 100k articles/month | $75 | 250M tokens at $0.30/M = $75 |
Estimates with typical token distributions. Use the Prompt Cost Calculator for your exact workload.
How to cut costs on Grok 3 mini
- Grok 3 Mini is cheapest for real-time tasks. For static-data tasks, DeepSeek V3 or Gemini 3 Flash are stronger at similar prices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Grok 3 Mini have web access?
Yes — all Grok models have live web search capability built in. This differentiates them from models like Claude and GPT when real-time information is needed. However, for tasks not requiring current data, other models often score higher on quality benchmarks.
Pricing verified 2026-08-19 from xAI official pricing. All prices in USD per 1M tokens. See methodology and price changelog.