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. At the same time, all data is stored in the USA, the private plans may be used for model training, 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) →