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Groq
Very fast cloud inference for open models, powered by Groq's own chips.
What is Groq?
Groq runs popular open models on its custom LPU hardware, giving very fast response speeds. Developers use GroqCloud through an OpenAI-compatible API to build chat, voice and agent apps where low delay matters.
Best for: Developers building real-time apps that need fast responses.
What you can do with Groq
Power a voice assistant with fast replies
Speed up an agent's tool loop
Transcribe audio quickly
Key features
- Very low-latency inference
- Popular open models
- OpenAI-compatible API
- Speech-to-text models
Groq pros and cons
Pros
- Extremely fast
- Free tier to start
- Easy to switch existing code
Cons
- Limited to the models it hosts
- Free tier has rate limits
Groq pricing
Free + Paid
Groq has a free plan, with paid plans that add more usage or features. Plans change often, so check the official site for current prices.
How to get started
- Open groq.com and create a free account.
- Try one real task first: power a voice assistant with fast replies.
- Compare the result with OpenAI API Platform or Claude Developer Platform, then keep the one that fits how you work.
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Groq FAQ
What is Groq?
Groq runs popular open models on its custom LPU hardware, giving very fast response speeds. Developers use GroqCloud through an OpenAI-compatible API to build chat, voice and agent apps where low delay matters.
Is Groq free?
Groq has a free plan, with paid plans that add more usage or features. Check the official site for current limits and prices.
What can you do with Groq?
With Groq you can power a voice assistant with fast replies; speed up an agent's tool loop; transcribe audio quickly.
Who is Groq best for?
Developers building real-time apps that need fast responses.
Does Groq have an app?
Groq runs as web app and api; we know of no dedicated phone or desktop app.
Who makes Groq?
Groq is made by Groq.
What are the best alternatives to Groq?
Popular alternatives include OpenAI API Platform, Claude Developer Platform, Google AI Studio and Ollama. See the full ranking on our AI Models & Developer APIs page.
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