Grok Bot: what it is, what it costs and what it can really do
Grok Bot is the new AI agent from the company behind Grok. Here is the plain-English version: how it works, who can use it, what it costs, and where it still falls short.
Grok Bot lets you create AI helpers (“Bots”) that each do a job for you on a cloud computer, using your apps and a web browser, and asking before they send, buy or delete anything. It launched in beta on August 11, 2026. New customers get it with The X Subscription from $30 a month.
What Grok Bot actually is
Grok Bot is an AI agent product from SpaceXSI, the company most people still call xAI. Instead of answering one question and stopping, it lets you create named helpers, called Bots, that each have a job and keep working in the background. The company describes them as “always-on AI teammates.”
It is a separate product from the regular Grok chatbot. You chat with Grok to get answers. You give a Grok Bot a task, and it goes and does it: it can open websites, use your connected apps, send drafts for your approval and repeat the job on a schedule.
How it works, in plain terms
- Each Bot has a job. For example “check my inbox every morning and draft replies” or “track this order until it arrives”.
- It runs on a computer in the cloud. Every user gets one cloud computer that all their Bots share, so the work continues when your laptop is closed.
- It uses your apps and the web. You connect apps like Gmail, Slack, Notion or GitHub. Where a site has no connection, the Bot uses a real web browser.
- It asks before big actions. Sending, publishing, buying and deleting can pause for your approval. You can turn some approvals into “always allow”.
- It can learn routines. Once a job works, you can save it as a routine that runs on a schedule or when an email arrives.
The full walk-through, including shopping and email features, is on How Grok Bot works.
Timeline so far
| Date (2026) | What happened |
|---|---|
| Aug 11 | Grok Bot launches in beta on desktop and iPhone, for top-tier plans only |
| Aug 26 | Access widens to more SuperGrok and Cursor plans |
| Aug 28 | Online purchases added, with your approval on every spend (US only) |
| Sep 2 | Android app arrives on Google Play |
| Oct 12–13 | The X Subscription launches; Grok Bot is included from the $30 Premium tier |
| Oct 16–17 | Big update: faster tasks, email aliases, new connectors, a connector marketplace and X Chat support |
What it costs
New customers get Grok Bot through The X Subscription: Premium at $30 a month, Super at $100 or Ultra at $200. The Free tier and the $8 Plus tier do not include it. People who already pay for older SuperGrok or Cursor plans keep their access. All the details, including the free trial and usage limits, are on Grok Bot pricing.
Is it worth trying?
Reviewers who used it for weeks say it does well on narrow, repeatable jobs with a clear finish line, such as a daily report or watching a package. They are more cautious about letting it run a business: usage limits can run out fast, the browser part is fragile, and all your Bots share one computer and one set of logins. We cover those problems honestly on Grok Bot limits and problems.
Questions people ask
Is Grok Bot the same as Grok?
No. Grok is the chatbot you talk to. Grok Bot is a separate agent product that carries out tasks for you in the background.
Is Grok Bot free?
Not really. There is a limited free trial measured in usage credit, but ongoing use needs a paid plan: Premium ($30), Super ($100) or Ultra ($200). See Grok Bot pricing.
What devices does Grok Bot run on?
Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone, iPad and Android, according to the official docs.
Who makes Grok Bot?
SpaceXSI, the company formerly known as xAI and SpaceXAI, which is part of SpaceX. GrokMag is independent and not affiliated with it.