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
We have not yet checked this pricing against the official pages. Please check the official site directly. · 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 (2026-11-05); 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?
Listed here as 'Open source + mix of pay-as-you-go/subscription', but we have not checked this against the official pages. Please check the official site directly.
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.