xAI releases Grok 4.7 and GitHub begins Copilot rollout
Teams gain another long-context coding and agent candidate, but provider benchmarks, route-specific prices and staged access do not establish lower accepted-task cost.
xAI Grok 4.7 launch ↗Model AI · PROFILE REVIEWED 22 SEPTEMBER 2026
Grok 4.7
A newly released frontier model with a 500K context window, configurable reasoning and multiple coding routes. It belongs on a same-work shortlist, but provider benchmarks and safeguards are not independent evidence, so HubAI withholds a score.
BEST FORLong-context coding, agentic tool use and knowledge work where teams can run a controlled same-task evaluationNOT IDEAL FORBenchmark, speed and safety results are provider-reported
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- Price
- $2/1M input and $6/1M output tokens on the standard xAI API; the US regional endpoint adds 10%, while the Fast route in Cursor and Grok Build uses higher rates · Profile record only; separate pricing check not recorded: 22 September 2026. USD list price; UK price/VAT to confirm.
- Access
- Grok Build has a free starting route; public API use is metered. GitHub Copilot access requires an eligible paid plan and is rolling out gradually
BEFORE YOU BUY
Grok 4.7: evidence before purchase
What we can verify
Supplier information and independent test results are separate. Check the linked product and pricing sources before purchase.
What an independent test needs to cover
Test output accuracy, retries, reviewer effort, data handling and total cost using the pilot below. No completion date is scheduled; a score will require a published method and results.
- Supplier facts recorded
- 22 September 2026
- Recheck required: more than 30 days since check. This is not an independent test date.
- Methodology checked on
Price and UK access check
$2/1M input and $6/1M output tokens on the standard xAI API; the US regional endpoint adds 10%, while the Fast route in Cursor and Grok Build uses higher rates · Profile record only; separate pricing check not recorded: 22 September 2026. USD list price; UK price/VAT to confirm.
Pricing freshness: Check date not recorded.
Official sources
VERIFIED CHANGE HISTORY
Open Change Radar →What changed for Grok 4.7.
EDITOR VERDICT
A newly released frontier model with a 500K context window, configurable reasoning and multiple coding routes. It belongs on a same-work shortlist, but provider benchmarks and safeguards are not independent evidence, so HubAI withholds a score.
Grok 4.7, explained.
Grok 4.7 is designed for long-context coding, agentic tool use and knowledge work where teams can run a controlled same-task evaluation. HubAI treats it as a workflow purchase rather than a novelty: the relevant question is whether it produces an acceptable result repeatedly, with controls your team can understand and a cost that remains predictable after the trial ends.
Best forLong-context coding, agentic tool use and knowledge work where teams can run a controlled same-task evaluationTrialGrok Build has a free starting route; public API use is metered. GitHub Copilot access requires an eligible paid plan and is rolling out gradually
Where Grok 4.7 fits—and where it does not.
Long-context coding, agentic tool use and knowledge work where teams can run a controlled same-task evaluation
accepted, tested code changes with lower cycle time and no increase in escaped defects
Benchmark, speed and safety results are provider-reported
Assign the same bounded repository change with tests and security checks.
PRODUCT PROOF
PROFILE REVIEW · 22 SEPTEMBER 2026See the workflow before you buy.
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Bring one representative input
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Run the same job three times
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Measure accepted output and cost
Verify the data-use, retention, logging, regional-processing and model-improvement terms for the exact xAI, Cursor, Grok Build, gateway or GitHub Copilot route. Do not assume one provider's controls apply to another route, and keep secrets and sensitive production data outside an unapproved pilot.
Public xAI API model grok-4.7 with a 500,000-token context window, text and image input, text output and configurable reasoning. Also available in Grok Build, Cursor and model gateways; GitHub Copilot is rolling out access across eligible paid plans. The Fast route is not available on the public xAI API.
xAI Responses and Chat Completions APIs · Function calling · Web and X search · Code execution · Cursor · Grok Build · GitHub Copilot
Vendor facts and HubAI opinion are separated. Sponsored placement cannot buy a higher score.
HUBAI PROCUREMENT PASSPORT
A buying record your team can challenge.
One compact record for price, access, data handling, deployment and the test that must pass before adoption.
BUY FORLong-context coding, agentic tool use and knowledge work where teams can run a controlled same-task evaluationCOMMERCIAL ROUTE$2/1M input and $6/1M output tokens on the standard xAI API; the US regional endpoint adds 10%, while the Fast route in Cursor and Grok Build uses higher rates · Profile record only; separate pricing check not recorded: 22 September 2026. USD list price; UK price/VAT to confirm.Grok Build has a free starting route; public API use is metered. GitHub Copilot access requires an eligible paid plan and is rolling out gradually
Verify the data-use, retention, logging, regional-processing and model-improvement terms for the exact xAI, Cursor, Grok Build, gateway or GitHub Copilot route. Do not assume one provider's controls apply to another route, and keep secrets and sensitive production data outside an unapproved pilot.
Public xAI API model grok-4.7 with a 500,000-token context window, text and image input, text output and configurable reasoning. Also available in Grok Build, Cursor and model gateways; GitHub Copilot is rolling out access across eligible paid plans. The Fast route is not available on the public xAI API.
xAI Responses and Chat Completions APIs · Function calling · Web and X search · Code execution · Cursor · Grok Build · GitHub Copilot
Run five frozen coding or knowledge-work tasks through the intended commercial route and one existing model. Hold tools, context and reasoning effort constant; record accepted results, unsupported changes, tests, cache hits, latency, reviewer minutes and complete billed cost.
Cost reality
The subscription price is only the starting point. HubAI evaluates usage limits, failed attempts and the work needed to produce one usable result. Pricing changes frequently, so the structure and verification date matter more than a headline price.
Budget for the result, not the plan badge.
- Published structure
- $2/1M input and $6/1M output tokens on the standard xAI API; the US regional endpoint adds 10%, while the Fast route in Cursor and Grok Build uses higher rates · Profile record only; separate pricing check not recorded: 22 September 2026. USD list price; UK price/VAT to confirm.
- Free or trial route
- Grok Build has a free starting route; public API use is metered. GitHub Copilot access requires an eligible paid plan and is rolling out gradually
- Primary cost driver
- seat price, premium requests, agent runs and reviewer correction time
- Budget test
- Record the total cost, attempts and human correction needed to produce ten accepted results.
Separate pricing check date: not recorded. Profile review: 22 September 2026. Confirm live price, VAT, region, usage rights and cancellation terms with the vendor before purchase.
HUBAI TRUE COST LAB
What does one accepted result really cost?
Model your own usage. HubAI separates subscription cost from retries and human review—without pretending a headline plan price tells the whole story.
DERIVED VALUE · EFFECTIVE COST / ACCEPTED OUTPUT£3.414286Human review dominates
PRACTICAL GUIDE
Where Grok 4.7 earns its place.
Build and test a long-running coding agent
Test this job with your own inputs and judge the finished result—not the first draft.
Run multi-file refactoring with deterministic tool calls
Test this job with your own inputs and judge the finished result—not the first draft.
Evaluate a complex enterprise workflow against cost and latency
Test this job with your own inputs and judge the finished result—not the first draft.
A safer four-step trial
- Start with one narrow job that matches Grok 4.7's strongest use case.
- Prepare approved source material, examples and a clear acceptance standard.
- Run three realistic tasks and record attempts, correction time and export quality.
- Keep human approval before publishing, sending or acting on the result.
Start with a better brief.
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Act as a specialist in model ai. Ask me three questions before creating the first draft. The outcome I need is: [describe outcome].02
Create two approaches for [task]. Use this audience: [audience]. Respect these constraints: [constraints]. Explain the trade-off between the two approaches.03
Review this output against accuracy, tone, privacy, cost and usability. List the changes required before a person should approve it.RISK & GOVERNANCE
What to check before adoption.
Do not place confidential, personal or rights-restricted material into Grok 4.7 until your organisation has reviewed its current terms, retention settings and account controls. AI output can be plausible and still wrong; regulated, financial, legal and employment decisions require qualified human review.
What HubAI checked—and when.
This is HubAI's editorial record, not the vendor's product changelog or a live uptime claim.
Decision layer expanded
Use-case routes, relevant comparisons and alternatives connected to the product profile.
Commercial profile reviewed
Entry price structure, free or trial route and buyer limitations checked for editorial use.
Editorial profile published
Verdict, best fit, strengths, limitations, prompts and governance questions structured.
Alternatives to Grok 4.7
Grok 4.7 against its closest shelf.
Scores are editorial signals, not a universal winner. Choose around the exact job and run the same proof test.
| Product | HubAI score | Best for | Price structure | Access | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grok 4.7 CURRENT | Long-context coding, agentic tool use and knowledge work where teams can run a controlled same-task evaluation | $2/1M input and $6/1M output tokens on the standard xAI API; the US regional endpoint adds 10%, while the Fast route in Cursor and Grok Build uses higher rates · Profile record only; separate pricing check not recorded: 22 September 2026. USD list price; UK price/VAT to confirm. | Grok Build has a free starting route; public API use is metered. GitHub Copilot access requires an eligible paid plan and is rolling out gradually | Current profile | |
| Muse Wonder | A measured pilot of long-context coding or reasoning through Meta's hosted API | USD per million tokens: $4 input, $0.20 cached input, $20 output. Web grounding adds $2.50 per 1,000 search queries; no long-context premium is listed. · Recorded check: 14 October 2026. USD list price; UK price/VAT to confirm. | Paid preview API or Muse Code subscription. No unmetered free trial or UK-specific entitlement verified. | Compare → | |
| Muse Wonder Full | Evaluating the higher-capability Muse model inside an eligible coding subscription | Muse Code Power Usage $50/month or Maximum $200/month, USD list prices. These are subscription prices, not Full API token rates. · Recorded check: 14 October 2026. USD list price; UK price/VAT to confirm. | Subscription-only route; no public pay-as-you-go API or unmetered trial verified. Confirm UK account eligibility before paying. | Compare → | |
| Muse Code | Terminal-based repository work with explicit approval and change review | USD monthly plans: Everyday $5, High Usage $15, Power Usage $50, Maximum $200. Wonder Full requires one of the upper two plans; verify current usage allowances. · Recorded check: 14 October 2026. USD list price; UK price/VAT to confirm. | Published paid subscriptions; no unlimited free trial or universal UK availability verified. | Compare → |
Questions to answer before adoption.
- 01What repository data is retained or used for training?
- 02Can policies block secrets and unsafe commands?
- 03Which IDE and Git workflows are supported?
- 04How much reviewer time does an accepted change need?
Grok 4.7 FAQ.
What is Grok 4.7 best for?
Grok 4.7 is best suited to long-context coding, agentic tool use and knowledge work where teams can run a controlled same-task evaluation. HubAI's current verdict is: A newly released frontier model with a 500K context window, configurable reasoning and multiple coding routes. It belongs on a same-work shortlist, but provider benchmarks and safeguards are not independent evidence, so HubAI withholds a score.
Does Grok 4.7 have a free plan or trial?
Grok Build has a free starting route; public API use is metered. GitHub Copilot access requires an eligible paid plan and is rolling out gradually. Check the official product page before buying because allowances, regions and eligibility can change.
How much does Grok 4.7 cost?
$2/1M input and $6/1M output tokens on the standard xAI API; the US regional endpoint adds 10%, while the Fast route in Cursor and Grok Build uses higher rates · Profile record only; separate pricing check not recorded: 22 September 2026. USD list price; UK price/VAT to confirm.. The useful comparison is total cost per accepted result, including retries, limits and human correction—not the advertised entry price alone.
What should I compare with Grok 4.7?
Compare products in the same Code AI shelf against one identical task, acceptance rule and cost window. Focus on accepted, tested code changes with lower cycle time and no increase in escaped defects.