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Grok 3 Mini

xAIArena Rank #16

xAI's smaller and faster Grok variant with built-in reasoning capabilities. Cost-effective alternative to the full Grok 3.

Specifications

Context Window

128K

Parameters

Undisclosed

Input Price / 1M tokens

$0.30

Output Price / 1M tokens

$0.50

Release Date

April 12, 2025

Arena Rank

#16

Open Source

No

Best For

Lightweight reasoningfast responseschat

Pricing (per 1M tokens)

Input

$0.30

Output

$0.50

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grok 3 Mini?▾
xAI's smaller and faster Grok variant with built-in reasoning capabilities. Cost-effective alternative to the full Grok 3.
How much does Grok 3 Mini cost?▾
Grok 3 Mini costs $0.30 per 1M input tokens and $0.50 per 1M output tokens.
What is Grok 3 Mini best for?▾
Grok 3 Mini is best for: Lightweight reasoning, fast responses, chat.
Is Grok 3 Mini open source?▾
No, Grok 3 Mini is a proprietary model available through xAI's API.