Overview
Groq is the world's fastest AI inference engine, powered by custom LPU (Language Processing Unit) silicon. Generates responses from Llama 3.3, DeepSeek, and Whisper at over 500 tokens/sec.
Available On
WebAPI
Key Features
500+ Tokens/Sec Output Speed
OpenAI-Compatible REST API
GroqCloud Developer Console
Whisper Audio Transcription at 200x Real-time
Pros
- Unmatched speed for real-time voice agents and interactive apps
- OpenAI API compatibility means one-line code switch
- Generous free rate limits in developer preview
Cons
- Hardware capacity tailored for popular open models rather than closed proprietary models
- Lower context windows on ultra-fast tiers
Pricing Plans
Free TierFREE
Free
- 30 RPM on Llama 3.3 70B
- Free API access
- GroqCloud playground
Pay-as-you-goPAID
$0.59/mo
- $0.59 / 1M tokens (Llama 3.3 70B)
- Enterprise throughput
- Dedicated clusters available
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Integrations
LangChainLlamaIndexVercel AI SDKPythonNode.js
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Quick Info
Websitegroq.com
CategoryArtificial Intelligence
Team SizeSTARTUP
ReleasedJanuary 15, 2023
Last UpdatedSeptember 20, 2026
Monthly Visits24.0M
API AvailableYes
Open SourceNo
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Real-time 500+ tokens/sec inference across Llama 3.3, DeepSeek, Mistral, and Whisper.
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