Short answer
Grok Bot is xAI and Cursor's beta of always-on AI agents, each working from its own cloud computer, included with SuperGrok and most paid Cursor plans as of October 2026. It is strong for tech-comfortable individuals and teams that want agents to use apps and websites. It is not confirmed to answer phones or work on WhatsApp.
What Grok Bot is
Grok Bot is a set of always-on AI agents, called Bots, from xAI (press now calls it SpaceXAI) built and run together with Cursor. Download, sign-in and billing run on Cursor accounts. The beta was announced August 11, 2026 and is still labeled beta.
Each user gets one persistent cloud computer, Linux in Cursor's cloud, with a browser, files and a terminal. Bots sign into your existing apps and websites, including ones with no API. They learn a workflow when you show it once, save it as a routine, run on schedules or triggers, and come back when they need approval.
Where it works well for a business
- Repeatable computer work. Show it a task once, such as pulling a report from a portal with no API, and it can run it as a routine.
- Parallel helpers. Several Bots can run at once and coordinate in group chats.
- Team Bots. Since September 28, 2026, Teams and Enterprise plans have a public beta of Team Bots: one Bot shared across a team with its own Slack handle, while each person's conversations and memories stay separate.
- Wide device coverage. Desktop apps for macOS, Windows and Linux, iOS 18+ and Android 9+.
- Enterprise controls. Grok Bot for Enterprise, announced September 3, 2026, adds access, network and audit controls.
For a technical founder or a small team already paying for Cursor, it can be nearly free to try, since it is bundled rather than sold separately.
Gaps to check before you rely on it
| Question | What is published (October 2026) | Why it matters for a business |
|---|---|---|
| Business phone line | Phone calls: not confirmed. The app has voice chat, but no published ability to answer a business line or call businesses | Calls are often your most valuable inbound channel |
| WhatsApp, Telegram, iMessage | Not confirmed | Customers in many markets message on WhatsApp |
| Beta status | Still labeled beta | Plan limits and features have changed several times |
| Shared computer | All of your Bots share one cloud computer; xAI says not to treat separate Bots as a security boundary | Logins and files are shared across every Bot you run |
| Usage limits | Weekly allowance, size not published; extra usage can bill on demand | Hard to predict monthly cost |
| Compliance | No SOC 2, HIPAA or BAA claim published for Grok Bot specifically | Matters for regulated or client-sensitive work |
| Training on your data | xAI docs say opt-out follows your Cursor account settings; default not stated | Check before sending client data |
What it costs
Grok Bot is not sold on its own. As of the August 26, 2026 xAI post, it is included with SuperGrok, SuperGrok Plus, SuperGrok Heavy, Cursor Pro, Pro+, Ultra and Cursor Teams. Reported plan prices include Cursor Pro at $20 per month and SuperGrok at $30 per month. The weekly Bot allowance is not published. For a full breakdown, see Grok Bot pricing.
Who should use Grok Bot, and who should not
Use it if you are comfortable in a desktop app, you want agents that operate software on a schedule, and you are not relying on it for customer-facing phone or messaging channels. Developers and small technical teams are the obvious audience.
Look elsewhere if your first need is an agent that answers customers, if you want WhatsApp or SMS follow-up with customers, or if you want someone else to set it up and own the results. Our direct comparison is in Oraculo vs Grok Bot.
The managed alternative
Oraculo is built for the owner who does not want to supervise software. An engineer connects your tools with you in four 1-hour Zoom sessions. The employee answers and places calls on your business line, texts, chases leads, edits your site, posts to social, sends invoices and watches your team's goals. You talk to it on WhatsApp, iMessage, Slack, Telegram, email or the app.
It also logs into software with no API using its own secure computer, which is the part of Grok Bot that technical users like. Important actions can require your approval. Starter is $12 per hour with a 6-hour weekly minimum, about $312 per month, with a $499 setup and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Book a 20-minute demo to compare it with your current setup.
Key takeaway
Grok Bot is a promising beta for technical users who want agents operating software for them. For customer calls, WhatsApp and hands-off setup, check the gaps first or choose a managed AI employee.
Frequently asked questions
Is Grok Bot free?
Not on its own. As of October 2026 it is included with SuperGrok and most paid Cursor plans. Reported prices start around $20 per month for Cursor Pro and $30 per month for SuperGrok, and the weekly Bot usage allowance is not published.
Can Grok Bot answer my business phone?
It is not confirmed. The app offers voice chat with the agent, but no published ability to answer a business phone line or call businesses for you. Use a product that lists phone answering if calls matter.
Does Grok Bot work on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp, Telegram and iMessage support are not confirmed. It runs in desktop apps, iOS and Android apps, and Slack for Team Bots, and members can tag Bots on X.
Is Grok Bot safe for client data?
xAI says all of your Bots share one cloud computer and should not be treated as a security boundary. No SOC 2, HIPAA or BAA claim is published for it. Ask xAI and Cursor about training defaults before using sensitive data.
Is Grok Bot still in beta?
Yes. It was announced August 11, 2026 and is still labeled beta. Enterprise launched September 3, and Team Bots entered public beta on September 28, so features and plans are moving quickly.