Grok Build 0.1 alternatives

Best Grok Build 0.1 alternatives

10 models that can stand in for Grok Build 0.1, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.

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Current Model

Grok Build 0.1

Input / 1M
$1
Output / 1M
$2
Context
256K
Intelligence
27.2

Quick picks

The best alternative depends on what you need

Why people switch away from Grok Build 0.1, and the model that fits each reason best.

Ranked

Top Grok Build 0.1 alternatives

Each model is scored against Grok Build 0.1. Green means better, red means worse.

Grok Build 0.1 as the baseline, then the top alternatives scored against it
Input / 1M$1Output / 1M$2Context256KIntelligence27.2Reference model
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MiniMax M3

MiniMax

Input / 1M$0.30-70%Output / 1M$1.20-40%Context1.05M+310%Intelligence29.2+7%Compare
Why switch:1.7x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts videoNewer release
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GLM 5

Z.ai

Input / 1M$0.60-40%Output / 1M$1.92-4%Context205K-20%Intelligence27.9+3%Compare
Why switch:1.0x cheaper outputHigher intelligence score
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Kimi K2.6

Moonshot AI

Input / 1M$0.43-57%Output / 1M$2.45+22%Context262K+2%Intelligence27-1%Compare
Why switch:Larger 262K context
Input / 1M$0.33-67%Output / 1M$1.95-3%Context1M+291%Intelligence27-1%Compare
Why switch:1.0x cheaper outputLarger 1M contextAccepts video
Input / 1M$0.50-50%Output / 1M$3+50%Context1.05M+310%Intelligence26.3-3%Compare
Why switch:Larger 1.05M contextAccepts audio and video
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Input / 1M$0.97-3%Output / 1M$3.04+52%Context205K-20%Intelligence26.1-4%Compare
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Moonshot AI

Input / 1M$0.67-33%Output / 1M$3.35+68%Context262K+2%Intelligence25.8-5%Compare
Why switch:Larger 262K contextNewer release
Input / 1M$1.25+25%Output / 1M$2.50+25%Context2M+681%Intelligence25.7-6%Compare
Why switch:Larger 2M context
Input / 1M$1.25+25%Output / 1M$2.50+25%Context1M+291%Intelligence24.9-8%Compare
Why switch:Larger 1M context
Input / 1M$0.01-99%Output / 1M$1.28-36%Context1.05M+310%Intelligence24.4-10%Compare
Why switch:1.6x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M context

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Grok Build 0.1?

MiniMax M3 from MiniMax ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $1.20 per 1M output tokens, compared with $2 for Grok Build 0.1.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Grok Build 0.1?

Yes. MiniMax M3 charges $1.20 per 1M output tokens, versus $2 for Grok Build 0.1.

Can I try Grok Build 0.1 and its alternatives at the same time?

Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare Grok Build 0.1 with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.

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Not sure which to pick? Try them all.

Send one prompt to Grok Build 0.1 and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.