Side by side
Grok vs Open WebUI
Both stand on ai chatbots and assistants. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Choose Grok if you want web and X search, voice mode, and connectors on its Free plan, or need the team and enterprise features listed for higher tiers. SuperGrok Plus is the plan described with 1080p video creation, higher usage, and priority access at peak times.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5
Open WebUI combines model connections, retrieval, extensions, and deployment choices in a self-hosted interface. The free plan has a branding condition for larger deployments, and external configurations may route data externally.
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| Grok | Open WebUI | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | SuperGrok: $30 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 7 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | x.ai | openwebui.com |
| On ai chatbots and assistants | #8 of 65 | #12 of 65 |
Grok: what it does well
- Free plan includes real-time web and X search.
- Voice mode is included in the Free plan.
- File uploads and image generation are listed capabilities.
- Business includes team seat management and consolidated billing.
- Enterprise includes SSO and SCIM and data residency.
What to know first
- SuperGrok Lite and SuperGrok Heavy have no described features.
- SuperGrok Plus includes 1080p video creation.
Open WebUI: what it does well
- Connects to Ollama and OpenAI-compatible APIs
- Offers local RAG and multiple retrieval controls
- Supports on-premises, private-cloud, and air-gapped deployment
- Includes directory, SSO, and role-based controls
- Free plan supports internal use with original branding
What to know first
- External configurations can route data outside the deployment
- More than 50 users must retain branding absent an exception
- Enterprise support offers guidance, not implementation services
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