X Super vs Claude Max
$100/mo vs $100/mo: choose by included models and usage limits. API usage is separate.
| Compare | X Super | Claude Max |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly USD | $100/mo | $100/mo |
| Included models | Grok | Claude Fable 5.1, Claude Opus 5.5, Claude Sonnet 5.5, Claude Haiku 5.5 |
| Billing | monthly-or-yearly | monthly |
| Verified · Monthly USD source · Included models source · How we verify → | ||
Same price · Updated 2026-11-02
Which one should you pick?
Pick X Super if you want
- Grok as your main model
- heavy Grok and Cursor use
Pick Claude Max if you want
- Claude Fable 5.1 as your main model
- web search
- API credits included
Same price. Based on listed plan terms; check usage limits before upgrading.
| X Super | $100/mo $1,200 per year at the monthly rate · usage: 15× Plus |
|---|---|
| Claude Max | $100/mo $1,200 per year at the monthly rate · usage: 5× Pro weekly |
Listed monthly prices · How we verify →
| Attribute | X Super | Claude Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $100/mo | $100/mo |
| Best for | Heavy Grok and Cursor use | Heavy Claude Code users |
| Usage | 15× Plus | 5× Pro weekly |
| Billing | monthly-or-yearly | monthly |
| Audience | consumer | power-user |
| Models | Grok | Claude Fable 5.1, Claude Opus 5.5, Claude Sonnet 5.5, Claude Haiku 5.5 |
| Key perks | Grok Bot; 15× Plus weekly pool; Cursor access | $100/mo API credits; Fable 5.1 within weekly limit; Priority at peak times |
| Context window | Not fixed per plan | Not fixed per plan |
| Web search | Not listed | Yes |
| Coding agent | Yes | Yes |
| API credits included | 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 Super
- 15x Plus shared weekly Grok/Cursor usage. Third-party models in Cursor use separately purchased Additional Usage credits from the first request. Grok Bot uses the same weekly pool, not a separate allowance.
- Claude Max
- 5x Pro usage every five hours AND every week. Fable uses up to half the shared weekly allowance, not an additional pool. Continue beyond included limits with separately paid usage credits. Includes $100/month in claimable Claude Platform API credits. $100/month Claude Platform API credits. Claim after seven days on an active eligible plan by linking one Console organization. Credits refresh monthly, expire without rollover and cover direct Claude Platform API usage, not interactive Claude Code, app extra usage or third-party clouds. API requests stop without other credits when exhausted; API billing is separate. Claude Duet research preview requires waitlist access, initially for US Pro, Max, and Ultra subscribers; shares existing plan limits, including background checks and tasks. No separate Duet allowance.
Everything each plan lists
Only in X Super
- +Grok product access
- +X Premium benefits after connecting X account
- +Cursor
- +shared weekly Grok usage pool
- +Grok Bot
Only in Claude Max
- +Claude Sonnet 5.5 and Claude Haiku 5.5
- +web, desktop, and mobile chat
- +web search
- +Artifacts, Claude Design, Slides, and Docs
- +Claude Opus 5.5
- +Claude Code
- +projects
- +usage credits available separately
- +Claude Fable 5.1 within up to 50% of shared weekly limits
- +priority at high-traffic times
- +$100/month Claude Platform API credits. Claim after seven days on an active eligible plan by linking one Console organization. Credits refresh monthly, expire without rollover and cover direct Claude Platform API usage, not interactive Claude Code, app extra usage or third-party clouds. API requests stop without other credits when exhausted; API billing is separate.
- +Claude Duet research preview: waitlist, initially US Pro, Max, and Ultra subscribers
- +5x Pro every five hours and every week
How to decide
Same price. Picking between X Super and Claude Max 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 Super and Claude Max?
X Super and Claude Max are both priced at $100/mo per month, so cost is not a deciding factor — pick based on included models and feature fit.
Which AI models are included with X Super vs Claude Max?
X Super bundles Grok. Claude Max bundles Claude Fable 5.1, Claude Opus 5.5, 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 Super or Claude Max 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 Super and Claude Max?
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.