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xAI Python SDK Pricing

open sourceopen source · Apache-2.0last verified June 2, 2026official site ↗

At a glance

Open-source Apache-2.0 Python package. Installing the SDK is free; xAI model/API usage is billed separately through xAI based on the current API pricing and account limits.

Self-hosting cost

xAI Python SDK is open source under the Apache-2.0 license — the software itself costs nothing to run. Your real cost is the infrastructure you run it on plus the time to operate it.

Free & cheaper API Platforms

same category, free plan or open-source license

ClaudeFree $0 / Pro $20 monthly ($17/mo annual) / Team Standard $25 monthly ($20 annual) / Team Premium $125 monthly ($100 annual) / Max $100 or $200/mo / Enterprise from $20/seat + API-rate usageChatGPTFree tier available. ChatGPT Plus $20/mo. ChatGPT Pro $200/mo (highest model access, extended thinking). Team $25-30/user/mo. Enterprise pricing on request.GroqFree tier (model-specific limits) / Pay-per-use from about $0.05/M input tokensvLLMopen sourceFree and open-source
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FAQ

How much does xAI Python SDK cost?

Open-source Apache-2.0 Python package. Installing the SDK is free; xAI model/API usage is billed separately through xAI based on the current API pricing and account limits.

Does xAI Python SDK have a free plan?

Yes — xAI Python SDK is open source and free to use.

Can you self-host xAI Python SDK for free?

xAI Python SDK is open source under the Apache-2.0 license — the software itself is free to run; you only pay for your own infrastructure.

What are free or cheaper xAI Python SDK alternatives?

Claude, ChatGPT, Groq are in the same category with a free plan or open-source license.

pricing is hand-verified editorial data (as of June 2, 2026) — vendors change plans; confirm on the official site before you buy. Reuse this data under CC-BY 4.0 via /data.