Poe
: How to use it, features, and the business problems it solves
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What is Poe?
An AI platform by Quora that lets you use every major frontier model — GPT-5 series, Claude, Gemini, Grok and more — under a single subscription. It also supports image/video generation and custom bot creation, making it ideal for comparing and switching between models.
Business problems it solves
About "Poe"
What is Poe?
Poe is a platform from Quora that lets you use every major AI model from one place. Under the banner "The best AI, all in one place," a single account gives you access to text models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, xAI and DeepSeek, plus image, video and audio generation models and countless user-created bots. It works on Web, iOS, Android, Mac and Windows.
The available models turn over quickly. The old list — Claude 2, PaLM, Llama 2, GPT-4, DALL·E 3 — is now outdated; as of August 2026 you'll find the GPT-5 series, Claude Opus 5 / Sonnet 5, the Gemini 3 series, the Grok 4 series, Kimi K3 and DeepSeek. The lineup updates frequently, so check the official site for the latest.
One subscription, every model
The core of Poe is that a single subscription lets you use the latest models from every provider. You can switch between text, image, video and audio models, consolidating the hassle of subscribing to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini separately or juggling API keys. Pick the best model for the task, and even send the same question to several bots at once to compare their answers.
Features
01Use
- Multi-model chat — switch between text, image, video and audio models
- Multi-bot messaging — send one question to several models to compare
- Web search — answers grounded in up-to-date information
02Build
- Custom bots — create your own bot with a prompt and base model
- Poe Apps — build apps that combine bots
- Poe API — developers can call Poe-hosted bots
03Grow & earn
- Creator monetization — set a per-message price on your bots to earn
- Shared subscription — invite members and pool points
- Long context — subscribers get up to 2M tokens of context
How to use
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Create an account
Create an account on the website or app and log in.
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Pick a model
Choose the AI model (bot) you want and start a chat.
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Compare across models
Send the same question to several bots and compare the answers.
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Build a custom bot
Create and share your own bot by specifying a prompt and base model.
Pricing
Alongside a free plan, there are paid plans (as of August 2026). Billing uses a compute-points system: subscribing grants points on a regular basis, and each model consumes a different amount per message.
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | A small amount of points to try each model |
| Basic | $4.99/mo · $49.99/yr | A larger point allowance, much higher limits |
| Plus | $19.99/mo · $199.99/yr | Even more points, long context and top models |
Granted points do not roll over (unless otherwise stated). The web version offers higher tiers beyond these, but check the exact prices and point allowances on the post-login page. For API users, add-on points are also available (from $30 per 1M points, valid for one year).
How Poe differs from other multi-AI platforms
Poe stands out for letting one subscription span every provider's latest models, complete with custom bots and creator monetization.
| Aspect | Poe | Single model (ChatGPT) | No-code AI apps (Dify) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Models | Spans every provider | Mostly first-party | Connects models via API |
| Strength | Comparing & switching | Deep integrations | Building business apps |
| Billing | Points | Flat rate | Usage / your own API |
For deep integrations and autonomous agents, ChatGPT or Claude are good complements; to build your own business AI apps, Dify. For anyone who wants to try and mix many models in one place, Poe is a strong choice.
The information on this page is based on what is published on the official website as of August 2026. Please check the official site for the latest specifications and pricing.
