Grok
By xAI · grok.com
3,6 Good
xAI's AI assistant with real-time connection to X and strong reasoning capability in Grok 4. The catch: all data is stored in the USA, private plans may be used for model training by default, and the EU is investigating the service under the DSA.
Best for: Monitoring the outside world and real-time research thanks to direct access to the X feed
Pros
- Real-time data from X provides current answers that few competitors match
- Strong reasoning and coding capability in Grok 4 models
- Generous free tier and cheap entry-level plan (SuperGrok Lite approx SEK 105/month)
- API with documented 30-day retention and Zero Data Retention for enterprise
Cons
- American company under FISA/CLOUD Act, no EU data storage
- Free and private plans may be used for model training by default
- Ongoing DSA investigation in the EU and controversies around moderation
- Weaker enterprise governance and admin tools than OpenAI/Microsoft
Quick facts
| Price | Freemium |
|---|---|
| Origin | Outside EU (xAI) |
| Categories | Writing, Research |
| EU data storage | No |
| GDPR terms (DPA) | Yes |
Certifications
SOC 2
Sources & evidence
Claims about data storage, jurisdiction and compliance should be verifiable. Here is the evidence behind the statements above:
- xAI – Developer Docs: Security FAQ (SOC 2 Type 2, 30-day API retention and Zero Data Retention for enterprise) →
- xAI – Grok Business Guide (SuperGrok plans as well as enterprise protections and custom retention for Enterprise) →