NovelAI vs Grok 4

A detailed comparison to help you choose the right AI tool for your needs.

NovelAI

NovelAI

4.5
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Winner
xAI

Grok 4.1

4.6
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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.

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Feature Comparison

Feature
NovelAI
Grok 4
Ratings
Overall Rating
4.5
4.6
Coding
-
4.5
Writing
-
4.4
Reasoning
-
4.6
Speed
-
4.7
Value
4.5
4.3
Pricing
Monthly Price
$10
$25
Free Tier
Input (per 1M tokens)
-
$5
Output (per 1M tokens)
-
$15
Features
Context Window
-
256K
Vision/Images
Audio
Video
Code Generation
AI Agents

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

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

Choose NovelAI if you need:

Adult fiction writing, storytelling, anime art

Choose Grok 4 if you need:

Current events, real-time data, social media analysis

Ready to get started?

Both tools offer free tiers or trials. Try them out and see which one works best for your workflow.