Grok is xAI's AI assistant and model family for chat, reasoning, and generation workflows.
Alec mentioned Grok in Episode 005 while showing Higgsfield as a model hub: if one image or video model gives a weak output, operators can swap to another model and keep iterating. Grok was not the main build tool, but it belonged in the model-switching discussion.
Genuine substitutes for Grok that we've also run on stage:
Yes, Grok has a free tier. Free and paid access varies by plan and product; see Grok/X for current details.
Free and paid access varies by plan and product; see Grok/X for current details.
Alec Saluga used it in Episode 005 to compare as one of the models available inside Higgsfield for swapping outputs.
Tools we've also used live that can stand in for Grok: ChatGPT, Claude (Anthropic), Gemini / Nano Banana.
| Category | AI assistants & research |
|---|---|
| Pricing | Free and paid access varies by plan and product; see Grok/X for current details. |
| Free tier | Yes |
| Used live in | Episode 005 |
| Operator(s) | Alec Saluga |
| Website | grok.com |
See tools like Grok set up live, step by step, on AI4NTP, or get hands-on help putting it to work.