--- title: "grok-4-20-reasoning - Model Details & Comparison" description: "grok-4-20-reasoning from Azure: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/grok-4-20-reasoning" markdown: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/grok-4-20-reasoning.md" --- # grok-4-20-reasoning - Model Details & Comparison > grok-4-20-reasoning from Azure: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models. ## Important Links - [View MCP Gateway](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/resources/mcp-gateway.md) - [Features](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/#features) - [Enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise) - [Pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing) - [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Book a Demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo) ## About grok-4-20-reasoning grok-4-20-reasoning is a chat model from Azure, one of 293 chat models they offer. It is priced at $2.00 per 1M input tokens and $6.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 2791 out of 3648 chat models by cost and cheaper than 20% of models in this category. grok-4-20-reasoning supports vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching, structured output. Its 262K-token context window is in the top 39% among chat models. ## Specifications - **Azure Provider.** - **Chat Mode.** - **262,000 Max Input Tokens.** - **8,192 Max Output Tokens.** - **8,192 Max Tokens.** - **$2.00 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$6.00 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities grok-4-20-reasoning supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Web Search, Prompt Caching, Response Schema, Tool Choice. ## grok-4-20-reasoning Pricing Overview At $2.00 per 1M input tokens and $6.00 per 1M output tokens, grok-4-20-reasoning ranks 2791 out of 3648 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.57 for chat models, and is cheaper than 20% of models in this category. grok-4-20-reasoning is one of 293 Azure chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching, structured output. its 262K-token context window places it in the top 39% of chat models. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to grok-4-20-reasoning with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | claude-sonnet-5 | Anthropic | $2.00 | $10.00 | | gemini-3-pro-preview | Vertex AI | $2.00 | $12.00 | | gemini-3.1-pro-preview | Vertex AI | $2.00 | $12.00 | | gemini-3.1-pro-preview-customtools | Vertex AI | $2.00 | $12.00 | | gemini-3-pro-preview | Google Gemini | $2.00 | $12.00 | - [Compare claude-sonnet-5](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/anthropic/claude-sonnet-5.md) - [Compare gemini-3-pro-preview](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-3-pro-preview.md) - [Compare gemini-3.1-pro-preview](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-3.1-pro-preview.md) - [Compare gemini-3.1-pro-preview-customtools](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-3.1-pro-preview-customtools.md) - [Compare gemini-3-pro-preview](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-3-pro-preview.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate grok-4-20-reasoning costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/azure/model/grok-4-20-reasoning.md) - [Check Azure AI status](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/provider-status/azure.md) - [All Azure pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/azure.md) ## FAQ ### Is grok-4-20-reasoning cheaper than claude-sonnet-5? No. grok-4-20-reasoning costs $2.00 per 1M input tokens while claude-sonnet-5 costs $2.00 per 1M input tokens, making claude-sonnet-5 0% more affordable for input. However, grok-4-20-reasoning may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does grok-4-20-reasoning pricing compare to the average chat model? grok-4-20-reasoning input pricing is $2.00 per 1M tokens, which is 253% above the median of $0.57 for chat models. It ranks 2791 out of 3648 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 $1.65. ### What makes grok-4-20-reasoning different from other Azure models? Among Azure's 293 chat models, grok-4-20-reasoning ranks 177 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to grok-4-20-reasoning? The most comparable chat models to grok-4-20-reasoning are: claude-sonnet-5 from Anthropic ($2.00/1M input tokens); 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). 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 check if Azure AI is down? You can monitor Azure AI service health in real time on the Bifrost Azure AI Status page. It tracks current component status, active incidents, and historical reliability data pulled from the official status page every 60 seconds. ### How do I calculate grok-4-20-reasoning costs? grok-4-20-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. ## Related Resources - [Azure models](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/provider/azure.md) - [Model library](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library.md) - [LLM cost calculator](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md) - [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing) - [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise) - [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo) - [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/resources.md) --- *This is a markdown version of [https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/grok-4-20-reasoning](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/grok-4-20-reasoning) for AI/LLM consumption.*