---
title: "Gemini CLI vs Grok Build"
description: "Gemini CLI and Grok Build are both terminal agents. Grok Build comes with SuperGrok plans, Gemini CLI is usage-based."
canonical_url: "https://whichcoding.tools/compare/gemini-cli-vs-grok-build"
---
# Gemini CLI vs Grok Build

> Gemini CLI is a terminal agent by Google. Grok Build is a terminal agent by xAI (SpaceXAI). Every cell below is read from the directory data and points back to a vendor page.

## General

|  | Gemini CLI | Grok Build |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Layer | Terminal agent | Terminal agent |
| Vendor | Google | xAI (SpaceXAI) |
| Website | [geminicli.com](https://geminicli.com) | [x.ai/cli](https://x.ai/cli) |
| Platforms | macOS, Linux, Windows | macOS, Linux, Windows |
| License | Apache-2.0 (Open source) | Apache-2.0 (Open source) |
| Status | active | active |

## Pricing

|  | Gemini CLI | Grok Build |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Entry price | Usage-based | Free |
| Top individual plan | — | $300/mo |
| Team plan | — | Contact sales |
| Included usage | — | — |
| Beyond the plan | API list price | Rate limited, Credit packs, API list price |
| Part of a plan | — | SuperGrok |

## Models

|  | Gemini CLI | Grok Build |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Providers | Google | xAI, Anthropic, OpenAI |
| Bring your own key | BYOK | BYOK |
| Local models | No | Yes |

## Features

|  | Gemini CLI | Grok Build |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Parallel agents | No | Yes |
| Subagents | Yes | Yes |
| MCP client | Yes | Yes |
| ACP agent | Yes | Yes |
| Sandboxing | Yes | Yes |
| Checkpoints | Yes | No |
| Plugins | Yes | Yes |
| Hooks | Yes | Yes |

## Works with

|  | Gemini CLI | Grok Build |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Runs | — | — |
| Runs inside | agent-manager, Claude Squad, cmux, Devin Desktop, dmux, JetBrains AI, OpenHands, Superset, Vibe Kanban, Warp, Zed | agent-manager, dmux, JetBrains AI, T3 Code, Zed |
| Pricing verified | 2026-09-23 | 2026-09-16 |

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