Grok 4 vs NovelAI
A detailed comparison to help you choose the right AI tool for your needs.
Our Pick
Grok 4.1
Grok 4.1 edges out NovelAI with superior overall performance and features that make it the better choice for most users.
Try Grok 4Feature Comparison
Feature
Grok 4
NovelAI
Ratings
Overall Rating
4.6
4.5
Coding
4.5
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Writing
4.4
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Reasoning
4.6
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Speed
4.7
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Value
4.3
4.5
Pricing
Monthly Price
$25
$10
Free Tier
Input (per 1M tokens)
$5
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Output (per 1M tokens)
$15
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Features
Context Window
256K
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Vision/Images
Audio
Video
Code Generation
AI Agents
Grok 4.1
Pros
- Real-time access to X (Twitter) data
- Best for current events and live data
- Strong coding (74.9% SWE-bench)
- Less filtered/censored responses
- 256K context window
Cons
- Requires X Premium+ subscription
- Less polished than competitors
- Limited enterprise features
- No free tier
NovelAI
Pros
- Minimal content filters
- Kayra 13B and Erato 70B models
- Anime image generation
- Advanced TTS
- Large context window
Cons
- Learning curve for new users
- Image credits (Anlas) required
Choose Grok 4 if you need:
Current events, real-time data, social media analysis
Choose NovelAI if you need:
Adult fiction writing, storytelling, anime art
Ready to get started?
Both tools offer free tiers or trials. Try them out and see which one works best for your workflow.