Compare · Prices checked October 22, 2026
Grok Bot vs ChatGPT Dots (2026)
Published starting prices: Grok Bot, Included with The X Subscription Premium $30/mo. ChatGPT Dots, Included with ChatGPT Pro from $100/mo. Side-by-side public pricing, what each does, real use cases and who each suits, all from our listings with sources. We haven't tested either hands-on.
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Assistants
Grok Bot
SpaceXSI's always-on AI teammates (beta): you message a Bot like a colleague, and it works on a persistent cloud computer with a browser, files and a terminal, keeps going while your laptop is closed, runs scheduled routines and asks for approval on sensitive steps.
SubscriptionIncluded with The X Subscription Premium $30/mo
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Assistants
ChatGPT dots
OpenAI's always-on agents inside ChatGPT (launched Sep 2026): a dot keeps working on your goals between conversations and uses connected apps such as Slack and Microsoft Teams.
SubscriptionIncluded with ChatGPT Pro from $100/mo
Quick answer
- Cheaper: Comparing the lowest listed monthly plans: Grok Bot Premium: $30/mo ($300/yr ($25/mo) billed annually; Grok Bot included, 4x Plus usage from a shared weekly pool), and ChatGPT Dots Pro 100: $100/mo (first dot included). Grok Bot lists the lower one. Plans differ in what they include, and some are per seat or billed yearly, so compare the plan details. Checked October 22, 2026.
- Free plans: Grok Bot: no $0 plan on its pricing page (checked October 22, 2026). ChatGPT Dots: no $0 plan on its pricing page (checked October 22, 2026).
Pricing side by side
| Item | Grok Bot | ChatGPT dots |
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| Starting price | Included with The X Subscription Premium $30/mo | Included with ChatGPT Pro from $100/mo |
| Pricing model | Subscription | Subscription |
| Free plan | No | No |
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| Pricing note | Not on the Free or $8 Plus plans. Grok Bot usage comes from the same weekly pool as Grok and Cursor; past it you buy prepaid top-up credits. Existing paid Cursor plans and linked SuperGrok, SuperGrok Plus, SuperGrok Heavy or X Premium+ subscriptions also give access. Prices exclude tax. Plan prices from docs.x.ai/x-subscription/pricing and x.ai/pricing. | Not on Free, Go or Plus. Pro is billed monthly only. Not in the EEA, Switzerland or the UK at launch. Talking to your dot doesn't count toward ChatGPT limits; tasks it starts in Codex or ChatGPT Work do. OpenAI says extra dots will be sold later (no price yet). Pro prices from help.openai.com 'About ChatGPT Pro tiers'; Business Premium from openai.com/business/pricing. |
| Checked | October 22, 2026 | October 22, 2026 |
| Source | Vendor pricing page | Vendor pricing page |
Copied from each vendor's public pricing page on the date shown. "not published" means the vendor doesn't publish it; we don't guess. Prices change; confirm with the vendor.
Features and details from our listings
| Item | Grok Bot | ChatGPT Dots |
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| What it is | SpaceXSI's always-on AI teammates (beta): you message a Bot like a colleague, and it works on a persistent cloud computer with a browser, files and a terminal, keeps going while your laptop is closed, runs scheduled routines and asks for approval on sensitive steps. | OpenAI's always-on agents inside ChatGPT (launched Sep 2026): a dot keeps working on your goals between conversations and uses connected apps such as Slack and Microsoft Teams. |
| Made by | SpaceXSI | OpenAI |
| Listed under | Personal assistant agents | Personal assistant agents |
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| Verified public use cases | 0 | 0 |
Use cases
Grok Bot
We haven't found a verified public use case for Grok Bot yet.
ChatGPT dots
We haven't found a verified public use case for ChatGPT dots yet.
Use cases are summarised in our own words from the linked public post; vendor case studies are labelled. All use cases.
Who each is best for
- Subscription
Grok Bot is best for
- Teams that need to: Take multi-step work across apps and websites end to end; Run scheduled routines in the background; Run several Bots in parallel that hand work to each other.
- Budget: starts at Included with The X Subscription Premium $30/mo (subscription).
- Subscription
ChatGPT dots is best for
- Teams that need to: Keep track of goals and follow up 24/7; Start and manage tasks in Codex or ChatGPT Work; Work across connected apps.
- Budget: starts at Included with ChatGPT Pro from $100/mo (subscription).
From our listing data (jobs, public pricing); not a hands-on test. Full details: Grok Bot · ChatGPT dots.
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Grok Bot or ChatGPT Dots?
Comparing the lowest listed monthly plans: Grok Bot Premium: $30/mo ($300/yr ($25/mo) billed annually; Grok Bot included, 4x Plus usage from a shared weekly pool), and ChatGPT Dots Pro 100: $100/mo (first dot included). Grok Bot lists the lower one. Plans differ in what they include, and some are per seat or billed yearly, so compare the plan details. Checked October 22, 2026.
Is Grok Bot free? Is ChatGPT Dots free?
Grok Bot: no $0 plan on its pricing page (checked October 22, 2026). ChatGPT Dots: no $0 plan on its pricing page (checked October 22, 2026).
How much does Grok Bot cost?
Grok Bot lists Premium: $30/mo ($300/yr ($25/mo) billed annually; Grok Bot included, 4x Plus usage from a shared weekly pool); Super: $100/mo ($1,000/yr billed annually; 15x Plus usage); Ultra: $200/mo ($2,000/yr billed annually; 50x Plus usage). Its lowest listed monthly plan is Premium: $30/mo ($300/yr ($25/mo) billed annually; Grok Bot included, 4x Plus usage from a shared weekly pool). Not on the Free or $8 Plus plans. Grok Bot usage comes from the same weekly pool as Grok and Cursor; past it you buy prepaid top-up credits. Existing paid Cursor plans and linked SuperGrok, SuperGrok Plus, SuperGrok Heavy or X Premium+ subscriptions also give access. Prices exclude tax. Plan prices from docs.x.ai/x-subscription/pricing and x.ai/pricing. Checked October 22, 2026 on the vendor's pricing page.
How much does ChatGPT Dots cost?
ChatGPT Dots lists Pro 100: $100/mo (first dot included); Pro 200: $200/mo (more usage than Pro 100; first dot included); Pro 500: $500/mo (highest usage, Ultrafast models; first dot included); Business Premium seat: $125/user/mo ($100/user/mo billed annually; 2-seat workspace minimum). Its lowest listed monthly plan is Pro 100: $100/mo (first dot included). Not on Free, Go or Plus. Pro is billed monthly only. Not in the EEA, Switzerland or the UK at launch. Talking to your dot doesn't count toward ChatGPT limits; tasks it starts in Codex or ChatGPT Work do. OpenAI says extra dots will be sold later (no price yet). Pro prices from help.openai.com 'About ChatGPT Pro tiers'; Business Premium from openai.com/business/pricing. Checked October 22, 2026 on the vendor's pricing page.
Did AITeamGuide test them?
Not hands-on. This comparison is built from each vendor's public pricing page (with the date we checked it), published product information and credited public use cases.
Can a vendor pay to win this comparison?
No. Nothing here is paid. Paid placements on AITeamGuide are always labelled "Sponsored" or "Featured" and never change a comparison or ranking.
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