Grok Imagine pricing calculator
Estimate what the Grok Imagine API really costs before you call it: set a model version, clip length and monthly volume, and the calculator prices both model IDs against the checked flat rates of $0.05 and $0.08 per output second.
Grok Imagine monthly cost calculator
Price the API path: pick a model version, clip length and monthly volume. Grok app plans are excluded on purpose — their quotas are not verified here and do not convert into API seconds.
Cost per clip
$0.7515 seconds · 480p · $0.05 / second
Cost per month
$22.5030 clips
All tiers and resolutions at this volume
| Tier | Resolution | Per second | Cost per clip | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| grok-imagine-video Lowest cost | 480p | $0.05 / second | $0.75 | $22.50 |
| grok-imagine-video | 720p | $0.05 / second | $0.75 | $22.50 |
| grok-imagine-video-1.5 | 480p | $0.08 / second | $1.20 | $36.00 |
| grok-imagine-video-1.5 | 720p | $0.08 / second | $1.20 | $36.00 |
Flat list prices checked 2026-09-30: no resolution tier, billed per output second of generated video. Excludes taxes; the app-side Grok plan quotas are not part of this math.
Grok Imagine (xAI) API rates at a glance
The per-second list prices the calculator uses, so the numbers on this page can be checked against the source without running it.
| Tier | Resolution | Price per second |
|---|---|---|
| grok-imagine-video | 480p | $0.05 / second |
| grok-imagine-video | 720p | $0.05 / second |
| grok-imagine-video-1.5 | 480p | $0.08 / second |
| grok-imagine-video-1.5 | 720p | $0.08 / second |
Cost examples
Calculated from the checked list prices. They exclude taxes, failed generations and input materials.
| Example | Calculation | Result |
|---|---|---|
| grok-imagine-video-1.5 · 720p · 6 seconds | 6 × $0.08 | $0.48 per clip |
| grok-imagine-video-1.5 · 720p · 15 seconds | 15 × $0.08 | $1.20 per clip |
| grok-imagine-video · 480p · 6 seconds | 6 × $0.05 | $0.30 per clip |
| grok-imagine-video-1.5 · 720p · 30 clips / month | 30 × 6 × $0.08 | $14.40 per month |
| grok-imagine-video · 720p · 100 clips / month | 100 × 6 × $0.05 | $30.00 per month |
Which Grok Imagine model for which job
Monthly estimates use the checked flat list prices with 6-second clips — the typical social length — and exclude taxes.
| Use case | Recommended setup | Estimated monthly cost | Why this option |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drafts and iteration | grok-imagine-video · 480p | $3–9 (10–30 clips) | The $0.05/s budget ID keeps prompt iteration cheap at $0.30 per 6-second clip |
| Social posts | grok-imagine-video-1.5 · 720p | $5–14 (10–30 clips) | 24 fps clips with synchronized audio at $0.48 per 6-second render |
| 15-second storytelling | grok-imagine-video-1.5 · 720p | $12–36 (10–30 clips) | The 15-second maximum costs $1.20 per clip; extension stitches continued shots into one video |
| Bulk volume | grok-imagine-video · 720p | $23–75 (30–100 clips) | At $0.75 per 15-second clip the budget ID absorbs volume that 1.5 would price at $120 |
Pricing calculator FAQ
- How much does one Grok Imagine clip cost?
- At list price a 6-second clip costs $0.30 on grok-imagine-video and $0.48 on grok-imagine-video-1.5; a 15-second clip costs $0.75 or $1.20. Rates are flat per output second, so resolution does not change the math.
- How much do 100 Grok Imagine videos cost per month?
- 100 six-second clips run $30 on grok-imagine-video and $48 on grok-imagine-video-1.5 at checked list prices. Set the production preset in the calculator to price your own volume and clip length.
- Is Video 1.5 worth the extra $0.03 per second?
- That is the version decision: 1.5 brings 24 fps output, synchronized audio, better physics and roughly 25-second renders of a 6-second 720p clip versus over 40 seconds on the prior generation. Draft on 1.0 at $0.05/s, finish on 1.5 at $0.08/s.
- Does Grok Imagine have a free tier?
- The checked xAI pricing page documents no free video allowance — every generated second bills at the list rate. The Grok app includes Imagine inside consumer plans, but app quotas are separate from API billing and are not verified here.
- Can I see the estimate in JPY?
- Yes — switch the calculator to ¥ JPY. Yen figures convert at the checked market rate (¥157.32 per US$ on 2026-09-29) and are estimates only; xAI bills in USD.