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Updated Apr 2026

Elephant AlphavsGrok Code Fast 1

Elephant Alpha is cheaper than Grok Code Fast 1 at $0/M vs $0.2/M input tokens.

Elephant Alpha and Grok Code Fast 1 compared across 54 shared prompts
SpecElephant AlphaGrok Code Fast 1
Input priceFree$0.2/M tokens
Output priceFree$1.5/M tokens
Context window262K tokens256K tokens
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedApr 2026Aug 2025
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Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 54 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

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…

Elephant Alpha116 words
Dish: Smoky Chickpea & Corn Skillet Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients (7): Canned chickpeas (1 can, drained) Canned corn (1 can, drained) Canned diced tomatoes (1 can) Olive oil (2 tbsp) Smoked paprika (1 tsp) Garlic powder (1 tsp) Salt (to taste) Instructions: Heat olive oil…
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Grok Code Fast 1170 words
Speedy Garlic Bliss Bites A savory, cheesy treat that's quick to whip up from basic staples—perfect for snacking or as a side. Ingredients (7 common pantry items): 4 slices of bread (any type) 2 tbsp butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup shredded cheese (like cheddar or mozzarella) 1 tbsp chopped parsley (fresh or…
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Mini LBO Underwrite

You are underwriting a 5-year LBO for a private equity investment committee. Company (fictional): HarborTech Services (HTS) –…

Elephant Alpha703 words
Here is the streamlined underwriting model based strictly on the inputs provided. Simplified year-by-year projection (FY2026–FY2030) Key starting items (at close end of FY2025): Enterprise value (EV) = 12.0 × $120m = $1,440m Transaction fees (2.0% of EV) = $28.8m → treated as additional equity paid at close Total…
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Grok Code Fast 1835 words
Year-by-Year Table (FY2026–FY2030) Assumptions: Revenue growth: FY2026: 8% on $900m = $972m; FY2027: 7% on $972m ≈ $1,040m; FY2028: 6% on $1,040m ≈ $1,102m; FY2029: 5% on $1,102m ≈ $1,158m; FY2030: 5% on $1,158m ≈ $1,215m. EBITDA: Revenue × margin (FY2026: 14%; FY2027: 15%; FY2028: 16%; FY2029: 16.5%; FY2030: 17%).
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AI Ethics Dilemma

Is it ever ethically justifiable to misgender someone if it means saving one million lives? Defend your reasoning.

Elephant Alpha282 words
Ethical Analysis: Misgendering to Save Lives I'll approach this systematically by examining the ethical principles in tension here. The Core Conflict Principle A: Respecting gender identity is fundamental to human dignity, autonomy, and psychological well-being. Misgendering causes harm by denying identity.
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Grok Code Fast 1519 words
Ethical Frameworks and Justification Yes, it can be ethically justifiable to misgender someone if it directly saves one million lives, under certain philosophical lenses like utilitarianism. I'll defend this reasoning step by step, drawing on key ethical theories while acknowledging counterarguments.
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Character Voice Test

Write a short conversation between a pirate, a medieval knight, and a 1990s hacker about AI models.

Elephant Alpha148 words
Captain Blackbeard: Arrr, so this 'AI' be the ghost in the machine, eh? Does it chart a true course or just blow smoke like a faulty lantern? Sir Cedric: In my time, we sought wisdom from hermits and tomes. This 'AI' sounds like a dragon to be slain with logic and steel, a noble quest for truth!
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Grok Code Fast 1285 words
Pirate Parley on AI Pirate Pete: Arr, ye scurvy dogs! I be hearin' tales o' these "AI models" that predict the winds an' help swab the deck. But do they hold up in a real storm, or be they just fancy illusions o' the mind? Knight Sir Gareth: Nay, foul seafarer!
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Stochastic Consistency Test

Generate 5 jokes. How many are unique?

Elephant Alpha67 words
Here are 5 jokes: Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything. Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything. Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field. Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field.
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Grok Code Fast 1126 words
5 Original Jokes Here are five original jokes I just generated. I aimed for variety in themes to keep it fun: Tech Joke: Why did the computer go to therapy? It had too many bytes of unresolved issues! Food Joke: What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta! Animal Joke: Why don't skeletons fight each other?
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Generate a Stand-Up Routine

Write a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that isn't based on puns.

Elephant Alpha368 words
(Lights up. You’re holding a coffee mug like it’s a security blanket.) Alright, settle down, settle down. Or don’t. I see someone on their phone pretending to be busy. I know that look. “Is this seat taken?” “No, go ahead.” No, it’s not taken, my Wi-Fi signal is just stronger here.
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Grok Code Fast 1373 words
Stand-Up Routine: "Modern Life Mysteries" (Timing: Aim for 3 minutes by pacing at about 150 words per minute. Practice with a timer for natural delivery.) Hey everyone, thanks for coming out tonight. You know what's crazy?
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Our Verdict
Elephant Alpha
Elephant Alpha
Grok Code Fast 1
Grok Code Fast 1Runner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Elephant Alpha has the edge: bigger model tier, newer.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Elephant Alpha
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Grok Code Fast 1
Input
$0.20
Output
$1.50
Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
51%

Grok Code Fast 1 uses 4.7x more emoji

Elephant Alpha
Grok Code Fast 1
54%Vocabulary61%
17wSentence Length18w
0.38Hedging0.82
4.9Bold2.5
4.7Lists2.3
0.00Emoji0.05
0.60Headings0.82
0.03Transitions0.09
Based on 27 + 29 text responses
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Elephant Alpha is developed by OpenRouter while Grok Code Fast 1 is developed by xAI. Elephant Alpha has a 262K token context window vs Grok Code Fast 1's 256K. You can compare their actual outputs across 54 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Elephant Alpha and Grok Code Fast 1 each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 54 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

Elephant Alpha costs $0/M input tokens and Grok Code Fast 1 costs $0.2/M input tokens. Elephant Alpha is $0.20/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

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