Grok 3 Mini Beta: Pricing, Context Window & Benchmarks
by xAI
Grok 3 Mini is a lightweight, smaller thinking model. Unlike traditional models that generate answers immediately, Grok 3 Mini thinks before responding. It’s ideal for reasoning-heavy tasks that don’t demand extensive domain knowledge, and shines in math-specific and quantitative use cases, such as solving challenging puzzles or math problems. Transparent "thinking" traces accessible. Defaults to low reasoning, can boost with setting `reasoning: { effort: "high" }` Note: That there are two xAI endpoints for this model. By default when using this model we will always route you to the base endpoint. If you want the fast endpoint you can add `provider: { sort: throughput}`, to sort by throughput instead.
What you can do with Grok 3 Mini Beta
Everyday Q&A and clear explanations
Writing help (emails, posts, summaries)
Idea generation and brainstorming
Learning support with step-by-step guidance
Composite Indices
Intelligence, Coding, Math
Standard Benchmarks
Academic and industry benchmarks
Benchmark Highlights
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Provider | xAI |
| Context Window | 131,072 tokens |
| Input Price | $3.00/1M tokens |
| Output Price | $15.00/1M tokens |
| Release Date | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Modalities | text |
| Capabilities | N/A |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Grok 3 Mini Beta good for?
Use Grok 3 Mini Beta for everyday tasks like writing, summarizing, brainstorming, and getting clear explanations.
How much does Grok 3 Mini Beta cost?
Pricing is based on usage. Current rates are $3.00/1M tokens for input and $15.00/1M tokens for output.
Can I try Grok 3 Mini Beta for free?
Yes. You can start a chat instantly and test the model before deciding on a plan.
Does Grok 3 Mini Beta support images or audio?
Grok 3 Mini Beta focuses on text-based tasks.
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