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  5. Cypher Alpha (free)vsGrok 4.7
Updated Sep 2026

Cypher Alpha (free)vsGrok 4.7

Grok 4.7 is the newer model, released after Cypher Alpha (free).

Cypher Alpha (free) and Grok 4.7 compared across 2 shared prompts
SpecCypher Alpha (free)Grok 4.7
Input price—$1.6/M tokens
Output price—$4.8/M tokens
Context window—500K tokens
Weights—Closed
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedJul 2025Sep 2026
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Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe

Create a simple recipe for a delicious dish (sweet or savory) using only 7 common pantry ingredients. Include a creative name for the dish…

Cypher Alpha (free)155 words
Cheesy Herb Pasta in a Flash Ingredients: Spaghetti or any type of pasta Tomato paste Olive oil Garlic powder Dried oregano Shredded mozzarella cheese Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Grok 4.7129 words
Pantry Gold Honey Biscuits A sweet, buttery, slightly salty biscuit that tastes like it took more effort than it did. Ingredients (7) 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tbsp baking powder ½ tsp salt ¼ cup sugar ½ cup butter (cold) ¾ cup milk 2 tbsp honey Time: about 10 minutes prep, 12–15 minutes bake Instructions Heat the…
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Beginner's Longevity Plan

Outline a simple, actionable 1-month plan for someone starting their journey towards better health and longevity. Focus on 3 key areas…

Cypher Alpha (free)245 words
1-Month Health & Longevity Jumpstart Plan Week 1-2: Nutrition Aim for 5-7 servings of fruits and vegetables daily. Start by adding a piece of fruit to breakfast and a salad at lunch. Swap refined grains for whole grains (e.g., brown rice, whole wheat bread). Try one new whole grain dish per week.
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Grok 4.7442 words
1-month beginner plan for better health and longevity Focus on three foundations: nutrition, movement, and sleep. Aim for consistency over perfection. If you have a medical condition, check with a clinician before big changes. Week-by-week rhythm Week 1: Build awareness and one easy habit in each area.
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Our Verdict
Grok 4.7
Grok 4.7
Cypher Alpha (free)
Cypher Alpha (free)Runner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Grok 4.7 has the edge: newer, bigger context window, major provider backing.

Too close to call
API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Cypher Alpha (free)
Input
—
Output
—
Grok 4.7
Input
$1.60
Output
$4.80
Where to run it

1 host

Cypher Alpha (free)

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Grok 4.71 host
HostInOutContextUptime
xAI$1.60 in·$4.80 out·500k·98.9% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 23 Sep 2026.

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Cypher Alpha (free) is developed by OpenRouter while Grok 4.7 is developed by xAI. You can compare their actual outputs across 2 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Cypher Alpha (free) and Grok 4.7 each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 2 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Cypher Alpha (free) and Grok 4.7 across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.

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