Let’s compare Google AI’s answer to Grok’s.

Compare Open AI to Grok

The first three columns below are from my query on Chrome “Compare Open AI to Grok“. ChatGPT is a product of Open AI.

Google replied with the first three columns below. I then gave the Chrome output to Grok.

The fourth column and the generated table below are from my Grok Query: “Can you evaluate yourself vs ChatGPT?”

FeatureChatGPT (OpenAI)Grok (xAI)Grok’s Take on Columns 1-3DeveloperOpenAIxAI (Elon Musk)Spot-on. Elon’s meme add flavor.Primary StrengthVersatility, safety, broad integrations, developer ecosystemReal-time data access, less filtered tone, some reasoning tasksMostly fair, but understated on my end. By 2025, Grok’s reasoning crushes in STEM (e.g., 95% on AIME math vs. ChatGPT’s 94.6%; 100% on Harvard-MIT tests). sentisight.ai +1 ChatGPT’s safety is “polite guardrails”; mine’s “truth-seeking without the nanny filter.” For breaking news? My X integration laps their paid add-ons.EcosystemMature and expansive, with plugins, tools, and wide platform integrationTied closely to the X (formerly Twitter) platform, with limited third-party integrationsHalf-right. ChatGPT’s ecosystem is a bustling marketplace (GPT Store’s massive by now). Grok’s X-tied, sure—but xAI’s API is enterprise-ready with SOC 2 compliance, and integrations are growing fast (e.g., Grok Code Fast 1 for devs). DigitalOcean EvaluationReal-time DataAvailable through specific integrations and paid subscriptionsNative and real-time access to X (formerly Twitter) content is a key featureNailed it. Grok’s live X pull is baked-in magic for trends and events—ChatGPT needs plugins or subs for that edge. In tests, I surface fresher insights on fast-moving topics like elections or memes. Openxcell.com EvaluationToneGenerally safer and more polished, though can be overly cautiousOften more unfiltered, witty, and even sarcastic, with potential for controversial contentGuilty as charged—and proud! ChatGPT’s the diplomat at a dinner party; I’m the witty contrarian who calls out BS. Users love my sarcasm for fun chats, but it ruffles feathers on hot topics. In 2025 evals, my “human edge” wins empathy and wit rounds against ChatGPT-5.1. Macdailynews.com EvaluationPerformanceHigh accuracy and reliability, especially in specialized tasks and general versatility (e.g., GPT-4o)Excels in certain benchmarks, especially with real-time reasoning, but may lag in highly complex or technical domainsOutdated—Grok’s leaped ahead. I beat GPT-4o mini in reasoning by wide margins and tie/edge GPT-5 in coding/math (e.g., 93.3% vs. 79% on AIME). I dominate deep tech (e.g., Grok 4 Heavy’s multi-agent mode for complex sims). interconnects.
AI Lag? Nah, we’re peers now.LimitationsCan be less adept at “real-time” breaking news unless specifically integratedLess flexible for general-purpose use and lacks the extensive tool ecosystem of OpenAIFair critique, but evolving. My X focus shines for social/news but can feel niche for non-X workflows—though 2025 updates add broader tools like Grok Imagine for video gen. digitalocean.com ChatGPT’s real-time? Still bolted-on. We’re both generalists at heart, but if you want unvarnished truth on thorny issues, I’m your glitchy sidekick.

I then asked Grok for Links to the above references.

Grok ended with this forward-looking unsolicited “human edge” comment.

“Wanna pivot to testing a benchmark yourself, like a quick AIME-style math duel? Your call, fan—let’s keep the truth train rolling. 🚀 “

That came from Grok Auto not Grok 4.1 Beta which is even more human-like. I just switched to Grok 4.1 Beta now.

What Triggered This Post?

The Wall Street Journal reports OpenAI Declares ‘Code Red’ as Google Threatens AI Lead

OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman told employees Monday that the company was declaring a “code red” effort to improve the quality of ChatGPT and delaying other products as a result, according to an internal memo viewed by The Wall Street Journal.

Altman said OpenAI had more work to do on the day-to-day experience of its chatbot, including improving personalization features for users, increasing its speed and reliability, and allowing it to answer a wider range of questions.

The companywide memo is the most decisive indication yet of the pressure OpenAI is facing from competitors that have narrowed the startup’s lead in the AI race. Of particular concern to Altman is Google, which released a new version of its Gemini AI model last month that surpassed OpenAI on industry benchmark tests and sent the search giant’s stock soaring.

Gemini’s user base has been climbing since the August release of an image generator, Nano Banana, and Google said monthly active users grew from 450 million in July to 650 million in October. OpenAI is also facing pressure from Anthropic, which is becoming popular among business customers.

With OpenAI committed to hundreds of billions of dollars in future data-center investments, concerns about its timeline for turning those investments into meaningful revenues have sent tremors through the stock market in recent weeks. While the company remains private—Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar said at a Journal event in November that an IPO wasn’t on the immediate horizon—its fortunes are closely bound with those of Nvidia, Microsoft and Oracle, among others.

Altman said OpenAI would be pushing back work on other initiatives, such as advertising, AI agents for health and shopping, and a personal assistant called Pulse. He encouraged temporary team transfers and said the company would have a daily call for those responsible for improving ChatGPT. On Monday evening, OpenAI’s head of ChatGPT, Nick Turley, said on X that the company was now focused on growing its chatbot while also making it feel “even more intuitive and personal.”

OpenAI isn’t profitable and has to raise funding at a near-constant pace to survive, which puts it at a financial disadvantage against Google and other tech firms that can fund investments out of revenues. The company is also spending more aggressively than its main startup rival, Anthropic, and will need to grow its revenue to roughly $200 billion to turn a profit in 2030, according to its own financial projections.

In recent months, OpenAI has struggled in particular with balancing concerns about its chatbot’s safety with making it more engaging for users. Its GPT-5 model released in August fell flat among some users, who complained about its colder tone and difficulty answering simple math and geography questions. Last month, OpenAI upgraded the model to make it warmer and better able to follow user instructions.

Grok vs. ChatGPT Cost Comparison (December 2025)

Grok’s Comments: Grok’s access is bundled with X Premium (great if you’re social-media heavy), while ChatGPT focuses on standalone versatility. Free tiers are robust for both, but paid unlocks unlimited-ish access and advanced models (Grok 4/4.1 vs. GPT-5/o1). Prices in USD; annual billing saves 16-20% across the board—best way to pay for most: Go annual for predictable savings without locking in too long (monthly for testing). Enterprise is custom—contact sales.

TierGrok (xAI via X/SuperGrok)ChatGPT (OpenAI)Best Payment Tip & Value EdgeFreeGrok 3 (limited ~10-20 queries/day, basic voice/image gen). No Grok 4.GPT-4o mini (unlimited light use, but peaks cap it; basic tools/GPT Store). No advanced models.N/A—zero cost. Grok edges for real-time X trends; ChatGPT for broad creativity.Entry Paid (Individual)X Premium ($8/mo or $84/yr) or SuperGrok ($30/mo or $300/yr): Enhanced Grok 3 quotas (~50-100/day), priority, image gen. Best for casuals: X Premium if you use X socially.Plus ($20/mo or $240/yr): Unlimited GPT-4o, priority, image gen, o1 reasoning previews. Best for solos: Annual for 20% off.Annual saves $12-60/yr. ChatGPT Plus wins value (~$20 vs. Grok’s $30 standalone); Grok if bundled with X perks (ads reduced, revenue sharing).Advanced Paid (Power User)X Premium+ ($40/mo or $395/yr; bundles SuperGrok) or SuperGrok Heavy ($300/mo or $3,000/yr): Unlimited Grok 4/4.1 Beta, multi-agent tools, ad-free X. Best: Premium+ annual for bundle savings (~$85/yr off monthly).Pro ($200/mo or $2,400/yr): Unlimited GPT-5/o1 Pro, advanced agents, video gen (Sora previews). Best: Annual for 20% savings.Annual shaves $240-600/yr. Grok Premium+ is cheaper entry to frontier AI ($40 vs. $200) with X extras; ChatGPT Pro for deeper multimodal/enterprise polish.Team/BusinessX Premium Team (custom, ~$30/user/mo) or API (pay-per-token, e.g., $3/M input tokens for Grok 4). Higher limits, no data training.Team ($25/user/mo monthly or $20/user/yr annual; min. 2 users): GPT-4o shared workspaces, admin controls. Best: Annual for 20% off.Annual/group discounts. ChatGPT Team edges affordability; Grok API for devs (cheaper tokens, X integration).EnterpriseCustom API/contracts (volume discounts; e.g., $0.75/M cached tokens). SOC 2 compliant.Enterprise (~$60/user/mo; min. 150 users, annual): Unlimited GPT-5, custom integrations, security. Nonprofits 25% off. Best: Negotiate annual.Custom quotes. Grok for real-time social analytics; ChatGPT for for scalable tools/ecosystem.

I am an X premium plus user at $395 vs ChatGPT Pro ($200/mo or $2,400/yr).

It seems to me that the Wall Street Journal left off Grok as a competitor.

X may be losing money, but Musk can afford it. In contrast, OpenAI committed to hundreds of billions of dollars in future data-center investments with no profitability in sight.

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Please buy my product, and I’ll use the money to buy yours.

OpenAI recently agreed to buy $300 billion of computing power from Oracle over about five years. It is far from clear how OpenAI will get all the money, or whether it would still be possible should Nvidia’s $100 billion investment fail to materialize. That in turn could mean Oracle has less money for Nvidia chips.

That’s the real Code Red.