Grok vs ModelScope

Compare Grok and ModelScope: free credits, features, and ratings. Which one is right for you?

Feature
Category
API Platform
LLM
Rating
⭐ 3.5
⭐ 3
Free Credits
0 undefined
2000 free API calls per day
Refresh Period
unlimited
monthly
Resolution
N/A
N/A
Watermark
No
No
Commercial Use
Yes
Yes
Paid From
$8/month
Free (pay-per-use after quota)

Grok

xAI's (Elon Musk) large language model. Grok 4.2/4.3 went viral on Bilibili. Free to use with no restrictions on mobile and PC. After removing limits, the experience rivals paid alternatives.

Pros

  • βœ“Completely free to use
  • βœ“Strong Chinese language ability
  • βœ“Works on mobile and PC
  • βœ“High popularity with active community

Cons

  • βœ—May need workarounds to remove restrictions
  • βœ—May need VPN for access in China

Key Features

Chat Q&ACode generationImage understandingReal-time web access
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ModelScope

Alibaba Cloud's largest open-source AI model community in China with 50K+ models. 2000 free API calls daily, OpenAI SDK compatible. Supports Qwen, DeepSeek, GLM, Baichuan and more. Requires Alibaba Cloud account binding.

Pros

  • βœ“2000 free calls daily
  • βœ“50K+ open-source models
  • βœ“OpenAI SDK compatible
  • βœ“Alibaba Cloud stable backing
  • βœ“Full lineup of Chinese models

Cons

  • βœ—Must bind Alibaba Cloud account
  • βœ—Errors without account binding
  • βœ—Some models have license restrictions

Key Features

2000 free API calls daily50K+ open-source modelsOpenAI SDK compatibleLightning icon = API-Inference supportFull Qwen/DeepSeek/GLM/Baichuan coverageFast access from China
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