xAI Grok 2 narrowly beats the OpenAI o1 in the ai language models category, particularly in price, scoring 6.3/10 vs 5.8/10. If you want the better overall performer, xAI Grok 2 is the clear pick.
Scores are relative within the ai language modelscategory. Percentages show each dimension's weight in the overall score. A difference of less than 0.5 points is considered a tie.
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Lower cost = better value. Free = open-source self-hosted.
| Metric | Grok 2 | OpenAI o1 |
|---|---|---|
| Input (Prompt) | ✓$2.00/1M | $15.00/1M |
| Output (Completion) | ✓$10.00/1M | $60.00/1M |
| Open Source | Proprietary | Proprietary |
Context Window (tokens)
| Metric | Grok 2 | OpenAI o1 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Output | 4,096 tok | ✓100,000 tok |
| Speed | ✓100 tok/s | 40 tok/s |
| Time to First Token | ✓600ms | 5.0s |
| Languages | 25+ | ✓50+ |
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| Feature | Grok 2 | OpenAI o1 |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning / Chain-of-Thought | ✕ | ✓ |
| Vision (Image Input) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audio Input | ✕ | ✕ |
| Video Input | ✕ | ✕ |
| Image/Audio Output | ✕ | ✕ |
| Function Calling / Tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| JSON Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Real-time Web Access | ✓ | ✕ |
| Fine-tuning Support | ✕ | ✕ |
| Batch API | ✕ | ✓ |
| Streaming | ✓ | ✓ |
| Open Source | ✕ | ✕ |
| Field | Grok 2 | OpenAI o1 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | xAI | OpenAI |
| Knowledge Cutoff | real-time | 2023-10 |
| Best For | current eventsresearchreal time infogeneral | reasoningmathsciencecomplex coding |
Buy xAI Grok 2 if…
Buy the xAI Grok 2 if you want the best overall value in this comparison. It scores higher overall and is the recommended choice for most buyers.
Buy OpenAI o1 if…
The OpenAI o1 is worth considering if you prefer its specific design, ecosystem, or brand — though it scores lower overall in our comparison.
Who do you think wins this matchup?
xAI Grok 2 narrowly beats the OpenAI o1 in the ai language models category, particularly in price, scoring 6.3/10 vs 5.8/10. If you want the better overall performer, xAI Grok 2 is the clear pick.
Yes, xAI Grok 2 scores higher overall (8.5 vs 9.3).
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Buy the xAI Grok 2 if you want the best overall value in this comparison. It scores higher overall and is the recommended choice for most buyers.
The OpenAI o1 is worth considering if you prefer its specific design, ecosystem, or brand — though it scores lower overall in our comparison.