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grok-4-1-fast Cost Calculator - xAI

Calculate the cost of using grok-4-1-fast from xAI for your AI applications

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grok-4-1-fast Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 2,000,000 tokens

Max: 2,000,000 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00020000
Output Cost$0.00050000
Total Cost$0.00070000

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000002000 per token
Output: $0.0000005000 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

Function Calling
Vision
Reasoning
Web Search
Audio Input

Limits

Max Input Tokens2,000,000
Max Output Tokens2,000,000
Max Tokens2,000,000

About grok-4-1-fast

grok-4-1-fast is a chat model from xAI, one of 38 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.20 per 1M input tokens and $0.50 per 1M output tokens, ranking 724 out of 2292 chat models by cost and cheaper than 68% of models in this category. grok-4-1-fast supports vision, function calling, reasoning, audio input, web search, prompt caching, structured output. Its 2,000K-token context window is in the top 1% among chat models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.20 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$0.50 per 1M tokens

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

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens2,000,000
Maximum Output Tokens2,000,000
Maximum Total Tokens2,000,000

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 2,000,000 input tokens. The maximum output length is 2,000,000 tokens.

Model Capabilities

Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
Vision - Process and understand images
Audio Input - Accept audio data as input
Advanced Reasoning - Complex problem-solving capabilities
Web Search - Access real-time web information
Prompt Caching - Optimize repeated prompts
Response Schema - Structured output formatting

How grok-4-1-fast Pricing Compares

At $0.20 per 1M input tokens and $0.50 per 1M output tokens, grok-4-1-fast ranks 724 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 68% of models in this category.

grok-4-1-fast is one of 38 xAI chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, audio input, web search, prompt caching, structured output. its 2,000K-token context window places it in the top 1% of chat models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs grok-4-1-fast
gemini-3.1-flash-lite-previewGoogle Gemini$0.25$1.50+25%
gemini-3.1-flash-liteGoogle Gemini$0.25$1.50+25%
gemini-3.1-flash-lite-previewOpenRouter$0.25$1.50+25%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is grok-4-1-fast cheaper than gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview?

Yes. grok-4-1-fast costs $0.20 per 1M input tokens compared to gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview's $0.25 per 1M input tokens, making it 25% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, audio input, web search, prompt caching, structured output.

How does grok-4-1-fast pricing compare to the average chat model?

grok-4-1-fast input pricing is $0.20 per 1M tokens, which is 64% below the median of $0.55 for chat models. It ranks 724 out of 2292 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 68% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.50 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.

What makes grok-4-1-fast different from other xAI models?

Among xAI's 38 chat models, grok-4-1-fast ranks 3 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to grok-4-1-fast?

The most comparable chat models to grok-4-1-fast are: gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview from Google Gemini ($0.25/1M input tokens); gemini-3.1-flash-lite from Google Gemini ($0.25/1M input tokens); gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview from OpenRouter ($0.25/1M input tokens); gemini-3.1-flash-lite from OpenRouter ($0.25/1M 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-4-1-fast's context window?

grok-4-1-fast supports up to 2,000,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 1% of chat models by context window size (rank 11 of 2159). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

How do I calculate grok-4-1-fast costs?

grok-4-1-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 $0.20 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.50.