Using Grok Bot from China: availability, payment and how it differs from @grok
Grok Bot is not @grok on X: @grok answers publicly in X replies, while Grok Bot is a separate app whose Bots operate your tools on a cloud computer and report only to you. The official docs do not list supported countries or mention mainland China, and X and grok.com are not directly reachable from mainland China. Payment on the web is by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or Link, or through the App Store and Google Play.
How it relates to @grok
Section titled “How it relates to @grok”| @grok on X | Grok Bot | |
|---|---|---|
| Where | X posts and replies | The Grok Bot app (desktop and mobile) |
| What it does | Answers questions, explains posts | Opens sites and operates Gmail, Slack and other tools on a cloud computer; runs scheduled tasks |
| Who sees results | Public replies on X | Only you, in the Grok Bot app |
| Cost | Free with limits | The X Subscription Premium ($30/month) and up |
The bridge between them is @bot: reply on X with “@bot + request” and your main Bot takes over. Posts that also tag @grok are not handed off. @bot is unavailable when the X account country is in the EU, UK, Australia, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway; it goes by the account country, not your location.
Does it work from China?
Section titled “Does it work from China?”- The official docs (subscription, eligibility and FAQ pages) do not list supported countries or regions and do not mention mainland China. We found no official statement either way.
- X and grok.com are not directly reachable from mainland China, so signing in, subscribing and using Grok Bot need a connection that can reliably reach these services. Follow the laws where you live.
- Bot tasks run on a cloud computer, so the sites and services it opens are reached from the cloud, not from your own network. Your device only needs to reach the Grok Bot app.
- If you also use other models in Cursor: Cursor says some models are unavailable in certain regions under model-provider policies, and you can request a prorated refund if you lose access.
How to pay
Section titled “How to pay”- Officially supported on the web: cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Link. Some methods are only available in some countries; checkout shows what you can use.
- You can also subscribe through the App Store or Google Play, if the Grok app is available in your store region.
- The docs do not mention Alipay, WeChat Pay or PayPal.
- Whether a China-issued Visa or Mastercard goes through depends on the issuer. Start with a monthly plan before paying for a year.
- List prices exclude tax, which may be added at checkout.
Suggested order
Section titled “Suggested order”- Confirm you can reliably open x.ai and grok.com and sign in.
- Subscribe to Premium monthly ($30); see Which plan.
- Install the app and follow Create your first Bot with a small task that does not touch real accounts.
- Then connect Gmail, Slack and other tools. Company Google Workspace or Slack may need admin approval.
Related questions
Section titled “Related questions”Is Grok Bot the same as @grok on X?
Section titled “Is Grok Bot the same as @grok on X?”No. @grok answers publicly on X; Grok Bot is a separate app whose Bots operate your tools on a cloud computer and report only to you. Replying with @bot on X hands a task to your Grok Bot.
Can I use Grok Bot from mainland China?
Section titled “Can I use Grok Bot from mainland China?”The official docs do not list supported countries or mention mainland China. X and grok.com are not directly reachable there, so you need a connection that can reliably reach these services, and you should follow local laws.
Can I pay for Grok Bot with Alipay or WeChat Pay?
Section titled “Can I pay for Grok Bot with Alipay or WeChat Pay?”The official web payment methods are cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Link; Alipay and WeChat Pay are not mentioned. You can also subscribe through the App Store or Google Play.
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