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title: "grok-4.20-non-reasoning Cost Calculator - Vertex AI"
description: "Calculate the cost of using grok-4.20-non-reasoning from Vertex AI. Input costs $2.00 and output $6.00 per 1M tokens."
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# grok-4.20-non-reasoning Cost Calculator - Vertex AI

> Calculate the cost of using grok-4.20-non-reasoning from Vertex AI. Input costs $2.00 and output $6.00 per 1M tokens.

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## About grok-4.20-non-reasoning

grok-4.20-non-reasoning is a chat model from Vertex AI, one of 113 chat models they offer. It is priced at $2.00 per 1M input tokens and $6.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 2281 out of 2912 chat models by cost and cheaper than 20% of models in this category. grok-4.20-non-reasoning supports vision, function calling, web search, structured output — one of only 2 chat models with this combination. Its 2,000K-token context window is in the top 1% among chat models.

## Pricing

Published Vertex AI pricing for grok-4.20-non-reasoning.

- **$2.00 / 1M tokens Input.**
- **$6.00 / 1M tokens Output.**

## Technical Specifications

- **Chat Mode.**
- **2,000,000 Max Input Tokens.**
- **2,000,000 Max Output Tokens.**
- **2,000,000 Max Tokens.**

## Model Capabilities

grok-4.20-non-reasoning supports: Function Calling, Vision, Web Search, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## How Pricing Compares

At $2.00 per 1M input tokens and $6.00 per 1M output tokens, grok-4.20-non-reasoning ranks 2281 out of 2912 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.55 for chat models, and is cheaper than 20% of models in this category.

grok-4.20-non-reasoning is one of 113 Vertex AI chat models, one of only 2 chat models combining function calling, structured output, vision, web search. its 2,000K-token context window places it in the top 1% of chat models.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | vs grok-4.20-non-reasoning |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-5.6-terra | Azure | $2.00 | $12.00 | 0% |
| claude-sonnet-5 | Anthropic | $2.00 | $10.00 | 0% |
| gemini-robotics-er-2-preview | Google Gemini | $2.00 | $10.00 | 0% |
| gemini-3-pro-preview | Google Gemini | $2.00 | $12.00 | 0% |
| gemini-3.1-pro-preview | Google Gemini | $2.00 | $12.00 | 0% |

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## Related Resources

- [grok-4.20-non-reasoning specifications](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/grok-4.20-non-reasoning.md)
- [All Vertex AI pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai.md)

## FAQ

### Is grok-4.20-non-reasoning cheaper than gpt-5.6-terra?

No. grok-4.20-non-reasoning costs $2.00 per 1M input tokens while gpt-5.6-terra costs $2.00 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-5.6-terra 0% more affordable for input. However, grok-4.20-non-reasoning may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does grok-4.20-non-reasoning pricing compare to the average chat model?

grok-4.20-non-reasoning input pricing is $2.00 per 1M tokens, which is 264% above the median of $0.55 for chat models. It ranks 2281 out of 2912 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 20% of models in this category. For output, it costs $6.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.

### What makes grok-4.20-non-reasoning different from other Vertex AI models?

Among Vertex AI's 113 chat models, grok-4.20-non-reasoning ranks 78 by input cost. Its combination of function calling, structured output, vision, web search is shared by only 1 other chat model.

### What are the best alternatives to grok-4.20-non-reasoning?

The most comparable chat models to grok-4.20-non-reasoning are: gpt-5.6-terra from Azure ($2.00/1M input tokens); claude-sonnet-5 from Anthropic ($2.00/1M input tokens); gemini-robotics-er-2-preview from Google Gemini ($2.00/1M input tokens); gemini-3-pro-preview from Google Gemini ($2.00/1M 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 large is grok-4.20-non-reasoning's context window?

grok-4.20-non-reasoning supports up to 2,000,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 1% of chat models by context window size (rank 8 of 2714). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

### How do I calculate grok-4.20-non-reasoning costs?

grok-4.20-non-reasoning 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 $2.00 and generating 1M output tokens costs $6.00.

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