Is Grok or You.com free?

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

Do I need to install Grok or You.com?

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.

Search and chat, with agents for research and code.

Grok

You.com

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

You.com mixes a search engine with assistants that can research, write and write code.

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