X vs YouTube
Compare X and YouTube - features, pricing, and which is better for your workflow.
What is X?
The real-time everything app — posts, news, and conversation, plus the X API and a hosted MCP server for connecting AI agents to real-time data.
Price: Freemium
- Real-time posts, news, and conversation
- Grok AI built in
- The X API for building on the platform
- Hosted X MCP — connect AI agents with no setup
- Audiences of hundreds of millions
Learn more about XWhat is YouTube?
The world's largest video platform — upload, grow a channel, monetize, and reach billions, with a steady stream of new creator tools.
Price: Free
- Upload and host video at any scale
- Shorts for short-form vertical video
- YouTube Partner Program monetization
- Channel analytics via YouTube Studio
- Live streaming, memberships, and Super Thanks
Learn more about YouTube