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OpenAI APIvsGroq

GPT-4o, o1, and embeddings from OpenAI versus Ultra-fast LLM inference via LPU hardware

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Choose OpenAI API when…

  • You need the broadest ecosystem and most integrations
  • GPT-4 or o-series reasoning models are required
  • Assistants API, fine-tuning, or batch API are needed

Choose Groq when…

  • You want the fastest LLM inference available
  • Low-latency responses are critical for your UX
  • You're using Llama or Mistral and want max speed

Side-by-side comparison

Field
OpenAI API
Groq
Category
LLM Infrastructure
LLM Infrastructure
Type
Commercial
Commercial
Free Tier
✗ No
✓ Yes
Pricing Plans
API: Per token
API: Per token
GitHub Stars

OpenAI API

API access to GPT-4o, o1, and other OpenAI models including embeddings and image generation. The most widely used LLM API in production.

Groq

Inference API powered by custom Language Processing Units. 10x faster than GPU-based inference for supported models.

Shared Connections2 tools both integrate with

Only OpenAI API (19)

CrewAIAutoGenLangChainLlamaIndexMastraPydanticAIsmolagentsAgnoPortKeyLangfuse

Only Groq (2)

Fireworks AIOpenAI API

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