Grok X Search (xAI): x_search tool enabling Grok models to run keyword/semantic search, user search, and thread fetch over real-time X (Twitter) data; usable via xAI SDK, OpenAI-compatible Responses API, or Vercel AI SDK. Billed at $5 per 1,000 tool calls (changes Sep 21, 2026 to $5/1k posts + $10/1k profiles fetched); new xAI API accounts get $25 promotional credits; no free tier specific to X Search.
SuperGrok OAuth (xai-oauth) or xAI API key. This is Grok X Search, not the X Developer MCP.
Value taken from the provider’s own published free-tier terms, expressed in USD.
note: New console.x.ai accounts receive $25 promotional API credits usable against model + X Search usage (one-time).
| Plan | Type | Monthly | Input /1M | Output /1M | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X Search tool (current) | payg | — | — | — | $5 per 1,000 x_search tool calls, in addition to model token costs. From Sep 21, 2026: $5 per 1,000 posts fetched + $10 per 1,000 user profiles fetched. |
| New-account promotional credits | free | — | — | — | $25 in free API credits for new console.x.ai accounts (third-party documented; xAI console signup flow), covering model tokens and tool usage including X Search. |
Pricing normalized from public sources — always verify with the provider.
// model prices
| Model | Input /1M | Output /1M | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| X Search | — | — | — |
$ Does X Search (Grok) have a free tier? #
No. X Search (Grok) does not offer a meaningful free tier — entry requires payment (pay-as-you-go or a plan). We mark this explicitly rather than showing a misleading zero.
$ How much does X Search (Grok) cost per 1M tokens? #
X Search (Grok) does not publish simple per-1M-token pricing (it may bill per request, per output, or via a subscription plan). Check their official pricing page for exact figures.
$ Is X Search (Grok) safe to use? #
Uprouter rates X Search (Grok) as low risk. Official xAI API (docs.x.ai) with published pricing and SDK support; note pricing changes effective 2026-09-21 (from per-call to per-result billing). Requires an xAI model call in the same request (tool), not a standalone REST search endpoint. Risk ratings are editorial, evidence-based, and never influenced by affiliate relationships.
$ Can I use X Search (Grok) through Uprouter Connect? #
X Search (Grok) is not marked Connect-compatible in our catalog yet. You can still use their API directly, or request compatibility via /submit.
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price_history
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live_status
current: unknown No probes recorded yet.
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risk_&_confidence
Official xAI API (docs.x.ai) with published pricing and SDK support; note pricing changes effective 2026-09-21 (from per-call to per-result billing). Requires an xAI model call in the same request (tool), not a standalone REST search endpoint.
Confidence reflects how much verifiable evidence (official docs, probe history, community reports) backs this entry. Risk is our editorial assessment of operator reliability and terms — not financial advice.
code_snippets
curl https://docs.x.ai/developers/tools/x-search/chat/completions \
-H "Authorization: Bearer THEIR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"model": "x-search",
"messages": [{ "role": "user", "content": "Hello" }]
}'
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Ranked by neutral similarity signals only — live status, Connect compatibility, free-tier shape and free-credit proximity. Commercial relationships never influence this list.