GroqCloud
LLM Gateways & APIs · Free + paid
Ultra-low-latency LPU inference API for open models
At a glance
- Made by
- Groq
- Korean
- None (English and a few others only)
What is GroqCloud?
Groq says it built the LPU, a chip dedicated to inference, and with LPX it delivers large-scale inference alongside NVIDIA's next-generation GPUs. The platform has three layers: dedicated bare-metal infrastructure (GroqMetal), an inference stack on top of it (GroqCore), and enterprise governance and auditing (GroqAssured). It operates in 13 data centers across 4 continents.
- LPU inference chip
- GroqMetal: dedicated bare-metal infrastructure
- GroqCore: a proven inference stack
- GroqAssured: enterprise governance and auditing
- 256 LPUs per rack, 1,000 tokens per second per user
- 13 data centers across 4 continents
Pricing
Open source + mix of pay-as-you-go/subscription
The gateway itself is often free open source, managed services are priced by API call volume
Estimate based on AI knowledge - please verify on the official site
AI tools similar to GroqCloud (alternatives)
GroqCloud vs. alternatives at a glance
| AI | Pricing | Combos on the map | Connected tools | Free | Cheapest monthly | Korean |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GroqCloud | Free + paid | 0 | 7 | — | — | No |
| Anthropic API | Free + paid | 0 | 7 | — | — | Yes |
| Cerebras Inference | Free + paid | 0 | 7 | Yes | — | No |
| Google Gemini API | Free + paid | 0 | 7 | Yes | — | Yes |
| Mistral API | Free + paid | 0 | 7 | Yes | — | No |
3 of these 5 tools have a free plan.
Combo and connection counts are based on the relationships recorded on AI Galaxy Map (2026-10-26); they are not a quality ranking.
GroqCloud on AI Galaxy Map
- One of 14 AI tools in the LLM Gateways & APIs field.
- Connected to 7 other tools — #1 in its field.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use GroqCloud for free?
Open source + mix of pay-as-you-go/subscription. Prices can change, so check the official site before paying.
What AI can I use instead of GroqCloud?
Tools that do the same job, such as Anthropic API, Cerebras Inference, Google Gemini API, Mistral API, are connected to it on the map.
Can I use GroqCloud in Korean?
None (English and a few others only)
Sources (official pages)
Checked on the official pages on 2026-10-14. Prices and features can change, so check the official site again before paying.