Grok vs LM Studio
Grok
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LM Studio
lmstudio.aiSide by side
| Figure | Grok | LM Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $30/mo | $20/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 7 | 3 |
| Spec score · AI chatbots and assistants | 9.0 (#8) | 8.7 (#19) |
| File uploads | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Built-in connectors include Gmail and Google Calendar, Google Drive, OneDrive, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Salesforce. | LM Studio lists Claude Code, Codex, Hermes Agent, and OpenClaw as integrations, and supports connecting external tools through MCP. |
| Mobile apps | Yes | Yes |
| Team workspace | Yes | Yes |
| Usage limits | Paid SuperGrok plans use a shared weekly usage allowance across Grok products. | The Free plan includes LM Link for up to five devices and limited web search; Pro includes five times the usage limits of Bionic+. |
| Web search | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Grok
- FreeFree
- SuperGrok$30 a month
- SuperGrok Plus$100 a month
- SuperGrok LitePrice not published
- SuperGrok HeavyPrice not published
- Business$30 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
Grok
Grok is an AI assistant for chat, research, writing, and problem solving, available on Android, iOS, web, and through an API. It searches the web and X in real time and provides citations from web sources. Users can upload PDFs, images, spreadsheets, code, and audio for analysis, extraction, and summarization. Grok Imagine generates and edits images and video from text prompts or reference photos, while voice mode supports natural, low-latency conversations. Built-in connectors cover Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, OneDrive, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Salesforce; custom MCP servers must be publicly reachable. Team workspaces and app integrations are listed. The Free plan costs nothing. SuperGrok costs $30 a month, and SuperGrok Plus costs $100 a month.