Try Bifrost Enterprise free for 14 days.
Request access

grok-2-vision Cost Calculator - xAI

Calculate the cost of using grok-2-vision from xAI for your AI applications

Pricing data last updated:

grok-2-vision Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 32,768 tokens

Max: 32,768 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.002000
Output Cost$0.010000
Image Cost$0.00000200
Total Cost$0.012002

Pricing Details

Input: $0.00000200 per token
Output: $0.00001000 per token
Input Image: $0.00000200 per image
[ WE'RE OPEN SOURCE ]

Scale with the Fastest LLM Gateway

Built for enterprise-grade reliability, governance, and scale. Deploy in seconds.

Model Specifications

Capabilities

Function Calling
Vision
Web Search

Limits

Max Input Tokens32,768
Max Output Tokens32,768
Max Tokens32,768

About grok-2-vision

grok-2-vision is a chat model from xAI, one of 38 chat models they offer. It is priced at $2.00 per 1M input tokens and $10.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1821 out of 2292 chat models by cost and cheaper than 20% of models in this category. grok-2-vision supports vision, function calling, web search — one of only 7 chat models with this combination. It accepts up to 33K input tokens.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$2.00 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$10.00 per 1M tokens
Image Input Cost$0.0000 per image

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

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens32,768
Maximum Output Tokens32,768
Maximum Total Tokens32,768

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 32,768 input tokens. The maximum output length is 32,768 tokens.

Model Capabilities

Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
Vision - Process and understand images
Web Search - Access real-time web information

How grok-2-vision Pricing Compares

At $2.00 per 1M input tokens and $10.00 per 1M output tokens, grok-2-vision ranks 1821 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 20% of models in this category.

grok-2-vision is one of 38 xAI chat models, one of only 7 chat models combining function calling, vision, web search.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs grok-2-vision
gemini-3-pro-previewVertex AI$2.00$12.000%
gemini-3.1-pro-previewVertex AI$2.00$12.000%
gemini-3.1-pro-preview-customtoolsVertex AI$2.00$12.000%

Alternatives to grok-2-vision

Similar chat models from other providers

Vertex AI
gemini-3-pro-preview
$2.00/1M input
0% vs grok-2-vision
Vertex AI
gemini-3.1-pro-preview
$2.00/1M input
0% vs grok-2-vision
Google Gemini
gemini-3-pro-preview
$2.00/1M input
0% vs grok-2-vision
Google Gemini
gemini-3.1-pro-preview
$2.00/1M input
0% vs grok-2-vision

Frequently Asked Questions

Is grok-2-vision cheaper than gemini-3-pro-preview?

No. grok-2-vision costs $2.00 per 1M input tokens while gemini-3-pro-preview costs $2.00 per 1M input tokens, making gemini-3-pro-preview 0% more affordable for input. However, grok-2-vision may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

How does grok-2-vision pricing compare to the average chat model?

grok-2-vision input pricing is $2.00 per 1M tokens, which is 264% above the median of $0.55 for chat models. It ranks 1821 out of 2292 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 20% of models in this category. For output, it costs $10.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.

What makes grok-2-vision different from other xAI models?

Among xAI's 38 chat models, grok-2-vision ranks 23 by input cost. Its combination of function calling, vision, web search is shared by only 6 other chat models.

What are the best alternatives to grok-2-vision?

The most comparable chat models to grok-2-vision are: gemini-3-pro-preview from Vertex AI ($2.00/1M input tokens); gemini-3.1-pro-preview from Vertex AI ($2.00/1M input tokens); gemini-3.1-pro-preview-customtools from Vertex AI ($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 do I calculate grok-2-vision costs?

grok-2-vision is priced based on input and output tokens, images. 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 $10.00.