AI models are increasingly becoming a part of everyday life. The truth is that quality, efficiency, or feature range are not always the main reasons for choosing a specific model — price also plays a significant role both on an individual and business level. In this article, we will explore the pricing of three major AI LLM search models: ChatGPT, Grok, and Claude.
ChatGPT Pricing
One of the most popular models is ChatGPT. Let’s take a look at the pricing it offers.
FREE
With this plan, you can explore how AI can assist with everyday tasks. You’ll have access to GPT-4.1 mini, real-time web browsing with search, limited access to GPT-4o, deep research tools, file uploads, data analysis, image generation, and voice mode.
PLUS
This plan expands your access beyond the free tier. You get everything in the free plan, plus extended messaging, file uploads, data analysis, and image generation (with some limitations).
You’ll get access to standard and advanced voice mode with screen sharing, in-depth research tools, and multiple reasoning models (OpenAI o3, OpenAI o4-mini, and OpenAI o4-mini-high).
Also includes access to the most advanced GPT-4.5 model and GPT-4.1 optimized for coding tasks. You can create and use projects, tasks, custom GPTs, and try out new features.
Price – €23/month
PRO
The highest level of AI models access, which includes all Plus features, unlimited access to all reasoning models, extended voice functions, and larger video and screen sharing capabilities.
Includes access to OpenAI o3-pro, which has high compute power and can answer complex questions, extended access to research, Sora video generation, Operator research preview, and Codex research agent.
Price – €229/month
TEAM
This plan allows secure integration of advanced models with connections to internal data sources. You get unlimited access to advanced models, the ability to add credits as needed, secure workspace with key admin controls, encryption services, and integrations with Google Drive, SharePoint, GitHub, etc.
Complies with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy laws and meets CSA STAR, SOC 2 Type 2 standards.
Includes business features: data analysis, voice recording mode, projects, custom workspace GPTs, and access to AI agents.
- Price – €29/month per user, billed annually
- Price – €34/month per user, billed monthly
ENTERPRISE
Offers AI at scale with enterprise-level security. Includes everything in the Team plan with an extended context window in GPT-4o. High security and control, including SCIM, user analytics, domain verification, and feature access control.
Data storage is supported across seven regions, 24/7 priority support, clear legal terms, and access to AI models consultants. This service includes scalable usage with volume discounts, invoicing, and unlimited users.
ChatGPT’s pros and cons. Image source: cointelegraph.com
Grok Pricing
Users who want to access Grok-3 features must subscribe to one of the following plans:
- X Premium – starts at $8/month or $84/year via web.
- X Premium+ – also starts at $8/month or $84/year – provides priority access to the model, faster response times, early access to new features, and generally higher usage limits than X Premium.
- SuperGrok – ($30/month or $300 annually) – targeted at power users, includes premium features.
Grok 3 is also available for free for a limited time, offering basic features: 10–20 messages every 2 hours, exploration mode, etc.
Grok 3’s pros and cons. Image source: cointelegraph.com
Grok 4
The latest model from xAI, Grok 4, is priced at $30/month, while the upgraded version, Grok 4 Heavy, is $300/month.
The image below displays the API pricing details for Grok’s AI models.
Grok API pricing. Image source: xAI
Claude Pricing
Anthropic also divides its AI model Claude into offerings for individuals and businesses, along with API services.
FREE
The free version allows access via web, iOS, and Android, with the ability to generate code and visualize data, write, edit, and create content, analyse text and images, and search the web.
PRO
A plan focused on daily productivity. Includes all free features with higher usage limits, direct access to Claude Code via terminal, unlimited projects and research, integration with Google Workspace.
Also, possible integration with remote MCP, extended reasoning for complex tasks, and access to other Claude models.
- $17/month with annual subscription discount
- $200 billed upfront
- $20 if billed monthly
MAX
Grants full access to Claude features, all PRO functionalities, 5x or 200x higher limits, larger output capacity per task, early access to advanced Claude tools, and priority during high traffic.
From $100 per person, billed monthly
TEAM
In addition to above features, includes centralized billing and administration, access to new collaboration tools.
Claude Code is not included.
- $25 per person/month with annual discount
- $30 if billed monthly
- Minimum 5 members
ENTERPRISE
Adds enhanced context window, single sign-on, domain locking, fine-grained permissions, cross-domain identity management, and audit logs.
Claude Code is not included. Custom pricing.
Claude’s pros and cons. Image source: cointelegraph.com
API Pricing
Explore Claude AI models API offerings:
Claude Opus 4 (most advanced model for complex tasks)
- Input – $15 / MTok
- Output – $75 / MTok
- Prompt caching – write $18.75 / MTok; read $1.50 / MTok
Claude Sonnet 4 (optimal mix of intelligence, cost, and speed)
- Input $3 / MTok
- Output $15 / MTok
- Prompt caching – write $3.75 / MTok; read $0.30 / MTok
Claude Haiku 3.5 (fastest and most affordable model)
- Input $0.80 / MTok
- Output $4 / MTok
- Prompt caching – write $1 / MTok; read $0.08 / MTok
AI Models Affordability Comparison
Below is a table that compares the different ChatGPT, Grok, and Claude AI models in one place.
|
Model |
Free Plan |
Basic Plan |
Advanced Plan |
Business Solutions | ||
|
ChatGPT |
+ |
Plus – €23/mo |
|
Team – €29–34/month per user | ||
|
Grok |
+ |
|
X Premium+ from $8/mo |
– | ||
|
Claude |
+ |
|
Max – from $100/mo |
Team – $25–30/month per user |
All AI models offer free plans, though limited, which allow users to try out basic features. In terms of pricing, Claude likely offers the most affordable option, though not significantly cheaper than others.
Looking at API structures, all three provide API access, but Claude seems to be the most cost-effective. On the other hand, OpenAI’s API may offer access to a wider range of functions, whereas Grok’s API is still developing.
Ultimately, your choice will depend on your needs: a small startup (Claude), a mid-sized company (ChatGPT), or experimenting with innovation (Grok).
Final Thoughts
The choice of each AI models depends on individual expectations – price is one of the key factors in the decision-making process, but certainly not the only one. You might need a specific feature or be a large business client looking for a personalized plan.
If you are interested in this topic, we suggest you check our articles:
- Why the Name ‘Grok’? The Story Behind Xai’s LLM Model
- Elon Musk Launches Grok 3 – is This the New AI Market Leader?
- Claude Code: The Agentic Tool for Coding by Anthropic
- OpenAI and Anthropic Compete for College Students with Free AI Tools
- What is Claude 3.7 Sonnet? Everything You Should Know
- Claude 3.5 Sonnet vs GPT-4o: The Ultimate Comparison
- Which LLM is the Best for Answering User Queries?
Sources: Anthropic, COINTELEGRAPH, OpenAI, xAI, X Help Center
