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Gemini API vs xAI API
Short answer: Pick Gemini API if you want Google AI models via API; pick xAI API if you want unified generative AI API. Gemini API has a free plan; xAI API is paid.
Which to pick
Pick Gemini API if you want…
- Google AI models via API
- Google Gemini models
- A free plan to start with
- Integrations with Android Studio, VS Code or JetBrains IDEs (on Gemini API's list, not xAI API's)
Pick xAI API if you want…
- Unified generative AI API
- Integrations with cURL (on xAI API's list, not Gemini API's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Gemini API:Gemini API provides Google’s Gemini models via a REST API for building AI-powered apps.
- xAI API:xAI API provides a unified API for text, code, image, video, and voice generation using Grok models.
- Best for
- Gemini API:Google AI models via API
- xAI API:Unified generative AI API
- Who it’s for
- Gemini API:Developers building AI features, from prototypes to production workloads.
- xAI API:Developers building AI-powered apps, agents, and media generation features.
- Pricing
- Gemini API:Freemium
- xAI API:Paid
- Free plan or trial
- Gemini API:Free plan (Free) · Free trial
- xAI API:—
- Plans
- Gemini API:Free Free
- xAI API:—
- Works with
- Gemini API:Android Studio, VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, Colab, Firebase, Google Cloud, Chrome DevTools
- xAI API:cURL
Gemini API features
- Model Access. Call Gemini, Imagen, Veo and other Google models with a simple API key.
- Code Assistance. Agents, analysis, generation and chat features integrate into IDEs for developer productivity.
- On-Device Edge. Run Gemini Nano on Android and web via Google AI Edge for low-latency, private inference.
- Responsible AI Tools. Guidance, Secure AI Framework and toolkits for safe model design and deployment.
- Multimodal Support. Supports text, image, video, audio and grounding with Google Search/Maps.
xAI API features
- Text & Code Generation. Generate text and code with Grok models via a standard chat completions endpoint.
- Image & Video Generation. Create and edit images and videos using the Imagine API with per-image or per-second pricing.
- Voice Capabilities. Realtime speech-to-speech, text-to-speech, and speech-to-text via the Voice API.
- Live Web & X Search. Integrate real-time web and X (Twitter) search results into responses.
- File & Collection RAG. Upload documents and query them with built-in file and collection search tools.
- Enterprise Controls. SSO, audit logging, SOC 2, HIPAA, data residency, custom rate limits, and dedicated support.
Gemini API vs xAI API FAQ
What is the difference between Gemini API and xAI API?+
Gemini API offers Google’s models; xAI provides Grok models with longer context windows and integrated media generation.
Should I use Gemini API or xAI API?+
Pick Gemini API if you want Google AI models via API, Google Gemini models or a free plan to start with. Pick xAI API if you want unified generative AI API or integrations with cURL (on xAI API's list, not Gemini API's).
Is Gemini API or xAI API free?+
Gemini API has a free plan and paid plans. xAI API is paid.
Do Gemini API and xAI API integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Gemini API lists Android Studio, VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, Colab and 3 more; xAI API lists cURL.
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