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xai.grok-3-mini-fast Cost Calculator - Oci

Calculate the cost of using xai.grok-3-mini-fast from Oci for your AI applications

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xai.grok-3-mini-fast Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 131,072 tokens

Max: 131,072 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00060000
Output Cost$0.004000
Total Cost$0.004600

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000006000 per token
Output: $0.00000400 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

Function Calling

Limits

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

About xai.grok-3-mini-fast

xai.grok-3-mini-fast is a chat model from Oci, one of 35 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.60 per 1M input tokens and $4.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1212 out of 2292 chat models by cost and cheaper than 45% of models in this category. xai.grok-3-mini-fast supports function calling. It accepts up to 131K input tokens.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.60 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$4.00 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

How xai.grok-3-mini-fast Pricing Compares

At $0.60 per 1M input tokens and $4.00 per 1M output tokens, xai.grok-3-mini-fast ranks 1212 out of 2292 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.55 for chat models, and is cheaper than 45% of models in this category.

xai.grok-3-mini-fast is one of 35 Oci chat models, with support for function calling.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs xai.grok-3-mini-fast
us.writer.palmyra-x5-v1:0AWS Bedrock$0.60$6.000%
writer.palmyra-x5-v1:0AWS Bedrock$0.60$6.000%
gpt-5.4-miniAzure$0.75$4.50+25%

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Azure
gpt-5.4-mini
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Azure
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is xai.grok-3-mini-fast cheaper than us.writer.palmyra-x5-v1:0?

No. xai.grok-3-mini-fast costs $0.60 per 1M input tokens while us.writer.palmyra-x5-v1:0 costs $0.60 per 1M input tokens, making us.writer.palmyra-x5-v1:0 0% more affordable for input. However, xai.grok-3-mini-fast may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

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

xai.grok-3-mini-fast input pricing is $0.60 per 1M tokens, which is 9% above the median of $0.55 for chat models. It ranks 1212 out of 2292 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 45% of models in this category. For output, it costs $4.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.

What makes xai.grok-3-mini-fast different from other Oci models?

Among Oci's 35 chat models, xai.grok-3-mini-fast ranks 8 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to xai.grok-3-mini-fast?

The most comparable chat models to xai.grok-3-mini-fast are: us.writer.palmyra-x5-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.60/1M input tokens); writer.palmyra-x5-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.60/1M input tokens); gpt-5.4-mini from Azure ($0.75/1M input tokens); gpt-5.4-mini-2026-03-17 from Azure ($0.75/1M 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.

How do I calculate xai.grok-3-mini-fast costs?

xai.grok-3-mini-fast 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 $0.60 and generating 1M output tokens costs $4.00.