Grok 4 vs Perplexity
A detailed comparison to help you choose the right AI tool for your needs.
Feature Comparison
Feature
Grok 4
Perplexity
Ratings
Overall Rating
4.6
4.6
Coding
4.5
3.5
Writing
4.4
4.2
Reasoning
4.6
4.4
Speed
4.7
4.8
Value
4.3
4.7
Pricing
Monthly Price
$25
$20
Free Tier
Input (per 1M tokens)
$5
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Output (per 1M tokens)
$15
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Features
Context Window
256K
128K
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
Perplexity AI
Pros
- Real-time web access
- Cites all sources
- Great for research
- Fast responses
- Generous free tier
Cons
- Not as capable for coding
- Writing not as polished
- Limited context for complex tasks
Choose Grok 4 if you need:
Current events, real-time data, social media analysis
Choose Perplexity if you need:
Research, fact-checking, current events
Ready to get started?
Both tools offer free tiers or trials. Try them out and see which one works best for your workflow.