X Free vs Claude Free
Free vs Free: choose by included models and usage limits. API usage is separate.
| Compare | X Free | Claude Free |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly USD | Free | Free |
| Included models | Grok | Claude Sonnet 5.5, Claude Haiku 5.5 |
| Billing | free | free |
| Verified · Monthly USD source · Included models source · How we verify → | ||
Same price · Updated 2026-11-02
Which one should you pick?
Pick X Free if you want
- Grok as your main model
- trying Grok on X
Pick Claude Free if you want
- Claude Sonnet 5.5 as your main model
- web search
Same price. Based on listed plan terms; check usage limits before upgrading.
| Attribute | X Free | Claude Free |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Best for | Trying Grok on X | Trying Claude Sonnet |
| Usage | Limited Grok | Base 5-hour window |
| Billing | free | free |
| Audience | consumer | consumer |
| Models | Grok | Claude Sonnet 5.5, Claude Haiku 5.5 |
| Key perks | Limited Grok; Standard X; No Grok Bot | Sonnet 5.5 & Haiku 5.5; Artifacts, Slides & Docs; No Opus or Fable |
| Context window | Not fixed per plan | Not fixed per plan |
| Web search | Not listed | Yes |
| Verified | Price 2026-11-02 · models 2026-11-02 | Price 2026-11-02 · models 2026-11-02 |
✓ listed in the provider's current plan terms · — not listed (may still be available) · Pricing data: How we verify →
Usage limits in full
- X Free
- Limited free Grok usage; Grok Bot is not included.
- Claude Free
- Sonnet and Haiku access; no Opus or Fable in Free. Usage resets on a rolling five-hour window and depends on task complexity; no fixed message count is guaranteed.
Everything each plan lists
Only in X Free
- +Grok product access
- +standard X
Only in Claude Free
- +Claude Sonnet 5.5 and Claude Haiku 5.5
- +web, desktop, and mobile chat
- +web search
- +Artifacts, Claude Design, Slides, and Docs
How to decide
Same price. Picking between X Free and Claude Free usually comes down to three things: which models you want access to, how much you'll actually use, and what ecosystem you already live in. Still unsure? The Subscription vs API calculator tells you the break-even usage where pay-as-you-go API access would be cheaper than either subscription.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price difference between X Free and Claude Free?
X Free and Claude Free are both priced at Free per month, so cost is not a deciding factor — pick based on included models and feature fit.
Which AI models are included with X Free vs Claude Free?
X Free bundles Grok. Claude Free bundles Claude Sonnet 5.5, Claude Haiku 5.5. The model lineup is usually the most important factor — pick the plan whose flagship models match the work you actually do.
Is X Free or Claude Free better value for power users?
Both plans are priced the same, so value comes down to feature depth and model access — see the "Only in" lists above.
Can I switch between X Free and Claude Free?
Check each provider's billing terms before switching. Monthly, annual and per-seat commitments can differ; cancellation usually stops renewal rather than refunding the current period.