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grok-3-mini Cost Calculator - Azure

Calculate the cost of using grok-3-mini from Azure for your AI applications

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grok-3-mini Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 131,072 tokens

Max: 131,072 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00025000
Output Cost$0.001270
Total Cost$0.001520

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000002500 per token
Output: $0.00000127 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

Function Calling
Reasoning
Web Search

Limits

Max Input Tokens131,072
Max Output Tokens131,072
Max Tokens131,072

About grok-3-mini

grok-3-mini is a chat model from Azure, one of 190 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.25 per 1M input tokens and $1.27 per 1M output tokens, ranking 760 out of 2292 chat models by cost and cheaper than 65% of models in this category. grok-3-mini supports function calling, reasoning, web search — one of only 6 chat models with this combination. It accepts up to 131K input tokens.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.25 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$1.27 per 1M tokens

Note: Use the interactive calculator above to estimate costs for your specific usage patterns.

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens131,072
Maximum Output Tokens131,072
Maximum Total Tokens131,072

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 131,072 input tokens. The maximum output length is 131,072 tokens.

Model Capabilities

Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
Advanced Reasoning - Complex problem-solving capabilities
Web Search - Access real-time web information

How grok-3-mini Pricing Compares

At $0.25 per 1M input tokens and $1.27 per 1M output tokens, grok-3-mini ranks 760 out of 2292 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.55 for chat models, and is cheaper than 65% of models in this category.

grok-3-mini is one of 190 Azure chat models, one of only 6 chat models combining function calling, reasoning, web search.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs grok-3-mini
gemini-2.5-flashVertex AI$0.30$2.50+20%
gemini-2.5-flash-preview-09-2025Vertex AI$0.30$2.50+20%
gemini-robotics-er-1.5-previewGoogle Gemini$0.30$2.50+20%

Alternatives to grok-3-mini

Similar chat models from other providers

Vertex AI
gemini-2.5-flash
$0.30/1M input
+20% vs grok-3-mini
Google Gemini
gemini-robotics-er-1.5-preview
$0.30/1M input
+20% vs grok-3-mini
Google Gemini
gemini-2.5-flash
$0.30/1M input
+20% vs grok-3-mini
Google Gemini
gemini-2.5-flash-preview-09-2025
$0.30/1M input
+20% vs grok-3-mini

Frequently Asked Questions

Is grok-3-mini cheaper than gemini-2.5-flash?

Yes. grok-3-mini costs $0.25 per 1M input tokens compared to gemini-2.5-flash's $0.30 per 1M input tokens, making it 20% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching, structured output.

How does grok-3-mini pricing compare to the average chat model?

grok-3-mini input pricing is $0.25 per 1M tokens, which is 55% below the median of $0.55 for chat models. It ranks 760 out of 2292 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 65% of models in this category. For output, it costs $1.27 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.

What makes grok-3-mini different from other Azure models?

Among Azure's 190 chat models, grok-3-mini ranks 44 by input cost. Its combination of function calling, reasoning, web search is shared by only 5 other chat models.

What are the best alternatives to grok-3-mini?

The most comparable chat models to grok-3-mini are: gemini-2.5-flash from Vertex AI ($0.30/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-preview-09-2025 from Vertex AI ($0.30/1M input tokens); gemini-robotics-er-1.5-preview from Google Gemini ($0.30/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash from Google Gemini ($0.30/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

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How do I calculate grok-3-mini costs?

grok-3-mini is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $0.25 and generating 1M output tokens costs $1.27.