Groq
Inference cloud built on LPU hardware for running AI models fast at scale
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What is Groq?
Groq is an AI inference cloud that runs models on its own LPU (Language Processing Unit) hardware. It describes itself as a "neocloud" for fast inference, one integrated platform covering infrastructure, inference and control.
With its LPX system, Groq's LPU works alongside NVIDIA's next-generation GPUs. The company says this gives fast inference that is also affordable and reliable at scale. Groq says millions of developers run trillions of tokens on the platform every week, and it is building hundreds of megawatts of data center capacity.
Groq fits developers and companies whose AI products, agents or coding tools need fast, high-volume model inference. The company recently announced a $350 million Series A round.
Key features
- Runs inference on Groq's own LPU hardware
- LPX system pairs LPUs with NVIDIA next-generation GPUs
- One platform covering infrastructure, inference and control
- Handles high-volume token workloads
- Hundreds of megawatts of data center capacity in progress
Use cases
Who it's for
Serving AI products
Run model inference behind customer-facing apps that need fast responses.
Agent workloads
Power AI agents that make many model calls to finish a task.
Coding tools
Serve models behind developer tools where response speed matters.
Groq pricing
From the vendor's site, checked Nov 8, 2026; we re-check prices monthly. Prices change — confirm on their pricing page.
The vendor does not publish plan details.
How Groq compares
- Groq has no free plan, while 1 of the 3 alternatives below has one.
- It has no public API, unlike all 3 others.
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | Free trial | API | Open source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GGroq | — | — | — | — | — | |
T Together AI | — | — | — | — | Groq vs Together AI | |
F Fireworks AI | — | — | — | — | Groq vs Fireworks AI | |
O OpenRouter | — | — | — | Groq vs OpenRouter |
The closest alternatives in our directory by category. “Starts at” is the cheapest paid plan per month, as each vendor lists it.
Pros and cons
Strengths
- Runs on purpose-built LPU inference hardware
- Speed and low cost as stated goals
- Large and growing data center capacity
Limitations
- Focused on inference only, not model training
Groq FAQ
What is Groq?
Groq is an AI inference cloud built on its LPU hardware. It offers one platform for infrastructure, inference and control.
What is LPX?
LPX is Groq's system in which its LPU works alongside NVIDIA's next-generation GPUs to run inference.
Does Groq train models?
No. Groq focuses on inference, meaning running models that have already been trained.
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