xai Raises Price for Premium+ Subscription Plan
New Pricing Structure for xai’s Premium+ Plan
Hours after the release of xai’s latest AI model, Grok 3, the company has significantly hiked the price for its top Premium+ subscription plan. The monthly subscription price for Premium+ in the U.S. has been updated to $50, with an annual subscription costing $350. This is the second time xai has raised the price for the Premium+ plan in the past couple of months.
Price Hike for Premium+ Plan
The new pricing structure is a significant increase from the original price of $16 per month, with the annual subscription costing $192. The current price hike means that Premium+ subscribers will be paying more than double what they currently pay. This increase is likely to be a shock to many subscribers who were expecting the price to remain the same.
New Features Behind SuperGrok Plan
xai has announced that some of Grok 3’s features will be available only through a separate SuperGrok plan, accessible through the Grok app. This means that Premium+ plan users will not have access to all of the features, including "deep search" and "reasoning".
Pricing Inconsistencies
When attempting to sign up for the Premium+ plan, xai’s website listed different prices. The sign-up page showed a price of $39.83 per month, while the check-out page listed a price of $395 for a year. This lack of consistency highlights the need for xai to clarify its pricing structure.
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FAQs
Q: What is the new price for the Premium+ plan?
A: The new price for the Premium+ plan is $50 per month, with an annual subscription costing $350.
Q: What features will be available to Premium+ plan users?
A: Premium+ plan users will have access to some of Grok 3’s features, but not all of them. Some features, such as "deep search" and "reasoning", will be available only through the SuperGrok plan.
Q: How do I sign up for the Premium+ plan?
A: You can sign up for the Premium+ plan through xai’s website. However, be aware that the pricing structure may be inconsistent, with different prices listed on different pages.
Q: What is the purpose of the SuperGrok plan?
A: The SuperGrok plan is a separate plan that offers access to more advanced features, including "deep search" and "reasoning".
