SpaceXAI · Model release
Grok 4.5: mid-tier pricing with real-time data hooks
Grok 4.5 sits below the frontier labs on price with a large context window, image input, and optional live data tools — a mid-tier option when X or web grounding matters.
What changed
- SpaceXAI shipped Grok 4.5 as the balanced tier with 500K context and competitive token rates.
- Web and X search tool calls bill separately from base tokens.
- The model pairs with Grok Build for terminal agent workflows.
Best fit
- Real-time data queries
- Technical tasks
- Cost-sensitive mid-tier work
What to be careful about
- Token rates double above a 200K-token prompt.
- Search tool calls add separate charges and policy review.
Dataset snapshot: Grok 4.5 is also represented in the checked comparison dataset. Prices and benchmark figures carry their own field dates.