Grok vs ChatGPT

As of 2026-07-18, ChatGPT (OpenAI: GPT-5.4 Nano, 7.1/10) is among the best models in our daily benchmark. Grok is not among them today — we evaluate over 350 models and present the strongest.

Grok from xAI is marketed as the rawer, less filtered challenger. On Scandinavian languages the question is simpler than the marketing: who writes best, and who answers fastest?

xAI

Grok

Not among today’s best

The model is evaluated, but does not reach the top today.

Context: 2M

$1.25

OpenAI

ChatGPT

OpenAI: GPT-5.4 Nano

Score: 7.1/10

Language: 8.0/10

Speed: 157 t/s

$0.20

Side by side

	Grok	ChatGPT
In today’s benchmark	Not among today’s best	OpenAI: GPT-5.4 Nano
Score	—	7.1/10
Language	—	8.0/10
Speed	—	157 t/s
Input price/1M	$1.25	$0.20

What separates them?

ChatGPT is the most widely deployed model, with the broadest tool support and a large ecosystem. Grok is more tightly coupled to real-time content from X and has a looser tone. On Scandinavian languages ChatGPT is consistently the more predictable — Grok varies more between versions.

Who should choose what?

For work, integrations and customer-facing text, ChatGPT is the safe choice. Grok is most interesting if you want a model with access to what is happening on X right now and do not need the most polished Scandinavian output.

hvilkenAI is independent. We have no affiliate agreements, sponsored placements or commercial ties to the AI providers we test. The numbers above come from today’s benchmark.

Frequently asked questions

Is Grok better than ChatGPT?

See the table above — it updates daily from our benchmark and answers who is best right now on Scandinavian languages.

Is Grok free?

Grok offers limited free access, but the strongest versions require a subscription. See our free AI overview.

Does Grok write good Norwegian?

Check the language score in the table. It tells you directly how the model performs on the language, independent of its English ability.