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    GrokThe X SubscriptionPricing & Access

    Grok bundles AI, Cursor and X in new subscription tiers

    xAI announced The X Subscription, combining Grok, Grok Bot, Cursor and X Premium. Its public tiers are Free, Plus at $8, Premium at $30, Super at $100 and Ultra at $200 per month. Paid plans share a Grok-model usage pool across Grok and Cursor; third-party models in Cursor on Premium and higher cost extra through top-ups. The new plans are available to new customers, while current subscribers can keep their plans and may be offered a switch. Global rollout is staged, and no absolute usage amounts are stated.

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