Is Grok or Qwen free?

Both can be used for free. Grok: Free plan, paid upgrades. Qwen: Free.

Do I need to install Grok or Qwen?

No. Both run in a web browser, so you can open either one and start. Grok can also be installed to a home screen or dock if you like.

Price, ratings and what each one does, side by side. Every fact here comes from their listings on Linkstore.

xAI's assistant for search, writing, code and images.

A free chat for writing, code and uploaded files.

Grok

Qwen

Ask Grok questions, have it search the web, write and code, or make images. Free to start, with a paid plan for higher limits.

Alibaba's Qwen models in a chat you can use without an account, including code and image understanding.

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