Why Grok Code Fast Might Change Coding Forever!

The XAI's new Grok Code Fast model, a coding-focused AI priced affordably at $0.20 and $1.50, respectively, for its context window. It's noted for its speed at 80 tokens per second** but is *criticized for frequently going off-track* and its limited reasoning capabilities, performing similarly to the earlier Sonic model. The presenter suggests *GPT-5 Mini or Deepseek V3.1 as superior alternatives* for most coding tasks due to their accuracy and general-purpose abilities, despite Grok Code Fast being a decent initial offering from XAI. The video also highlights platforms like Kilo Code, R code, and Open Code where users can *access Grok Code Fast for free temporarily**, and discusses integration options with other AI tools and services. Ultimately, while acknowledging its potential in specific workflows where speed is paramount, the overview **recommends pairing it with more capable models* for complex architectural planning or code checking.