Groq runs LLM inference on LPUs (Language Processing Units) achieving 800+ tokens/second — making real-time AI applications possible for the first time. Free tier, open models.
How Groq compares with its closest alternatives
4 of the 5 closest alternatives have a free plan, as Groq does. All 5 offer an API, as Groq does. Groq offers a web app. Of the 3 alternatives with platforms on record, all 3 offer a web app. Groq was founded in 2016; the alternatives were founded between 2016 and 2025. Groq is based in Mountain View, United States; all its 5 alternatives are in the United States too.
Market position · AI Models
How Groq compares in AI Models
Groq has high opportunity and sits in the middle third of 455 live AI Models tools on FalcoScan. Across AI Models, the average opportunity score is 74.6 and the average saturation score 30.5. FalcoScan rates Groq's own market position as contested. 200 of the 455 operating AI Models tools have hot momentum, and FalcoScan has recorded 13 shutdowns in the category.
Groq compared with its closest alternatives
Product
Opportunity
Saturation
Pricing
Pricing from
Free plan
API
Platforms
Momentum
GroqFounded 2016 · Mountain View, United States
High
Contested
Freemium
—
Yes
Yes
Web, API
Hot
Fireworks AIFounded 2022 · Redwood City, United States
The closest alternatives to Groq that are still running, matched on the AI capabilities, uses and audience they share, are Fireworks AI, Cerebras, Perplexity API, Cerebras Llama Fast, and Llama 4 Scout.
Is Groq still running?
Yes. As of 1 November 2026, FalcoScan lists Groq as operating at groq.com.
Where is Groq based?
Groq is headquartered in Mountain View, United States.
Does Groq have an API?
Yes. Groq offers an API.
Who is Groq for?
Groq is built for developers and ai builders.
How do I sign in to Groq?
Sign in on Groq's own website, groq.com. FalcoScan reviews Groq but does not run its accounts, so logins, passwords and billing are handled by Groq directly.