How much does xAI API cost?
As of Oct 16, 2026, xAI API lists Input ($2), Output ($6), STS ($0.08), TTS ($15), STT (Batch) ($0.10), and STT (Streaming) ($0.20).
xAI API pricing
xAI API plans and prices captured Oct 16, 2026 from the official pricing page: Input ($2), Output ($6), STS ($0.08), and TTS ($15). Plus the cited…
Captured Oct 16, 2026 · 8 currency amounts
| Plan | Price text | Billing |
|---|---|---|
| Input | $2.00 / 1M tokens | / 1M |
| Output | $6.00 / 1M tokens | / 1M |
| STS | $0.08 / min | — |
| TTS | $15.00 / 1M chars | / 1M |
| STT (Batch) | $0.10 / hour | — |
| STT (Streaming) | $0.20 / hour | — |
| Image · 1K / 2K Starting at | $0.02 / image | — |
| Video · 480p / 720p / 1080p Starting at | $0.02 / sec | — |
Lines taken from the page
- Input $2.00 / 1M tokens
- Output $6.00 / 1M tokens
- STS $0.08 / min
- TTS $15.00 / 1M chars
- STT (Batch) $0.10 / hour
- STT (Streaming) $0.20 / hour
- Image · 1K / 2K Starting at $0.02 / image
- Video · 480p / 720p / 1080p Starting at $0.02 / sec
Questions people ask
Is there a free xAI API plan?
No $0 plan was in the Oct 16, 2026 capture.
When did xAI API last change its price?
No cited xAI API price change is in the log.