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Poe
Quora's app for using hundreds of AI models and bots under one subscription.
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FreemiumFrom $4.99/moWorks with Claude Code
Quick take
- One app and one bill for hundreds of models, from GPT and Claude to image, video and voice models, plus community bots.
- Plans run from $4.99 to $249.99 a month and pay out in points. The $19.99 plan is the one most people need, at around 660,000 points a month after a July cut.
- The free tier was cut from about 3,000 to 300 points a day in March 2026, which is a few messages on a top model.
- In October Poe moved popular text models to per-token pricing, and users report the same message now costing two to three times the points, with the per-message budget cap no longer applying to official bots. If you mostly use one model, a direct ChatGPT or Claude subscription goes further.
What is Poe?
Poe, from Quora, puts hundreds of AI models in one app: GPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, image models, video models and voice models, plus thousands of bots other people have built on top of them. You pay one subscription and spend points on whichever model suits the job.
Pick it over a single ChatGPT or Claude subscription when you want to switch between models without paying for each one, or try a new model on release day. Group chats let you and your team talk to several models at once, and there's an API that uses the same points.
The catch is points. Every model costs a different amount, long chats cost more, and Poe has cut what you get several times this year: the free allowance fell about 90% in March, the $19.99 plan's monthly points dropped in July, and an October change to token-based pricing made many messages cost far more. Heavy users of the top models usually get more from a direct subscription.
Who's using it, and who it's for
- AI enthusiasts
- Writers
- Developers
- Students
People who want to try lots of models without paying for several subscriptions.
Key features
Hundreds of models
Text, image, video and audio models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, DeepSeek and others, usually on release day.
Community bots
Use bots others have built for specific jobs, or make your own with a custom prompt.
Group chats
Chat with up to 200 people and several AI models in the same thread.
Poe Apps
Build small no-code apps that use the models, and share them.
One API
An OpenAI-compatible API that spends the same points, so one key reaches every model.
How we rate it
3.6overall, out of 5
Our rating, from using the tool ourselves. Each score is out of 5.
- Ease of use
- 4.0
- Features
- 4.0
- Output quality
- 4.0
- Value for money
- 2.5
- Speed & reliability
- 3.5
How quickly someone non-technical gets value from it.
How completely it covers the job it's built for, and how well the pieces fit together.
How good the results are before you fix them.
What you get for the price, including the free plan.
How fast it is and how often it falls over.
Community rating
No community reviews yet. Be the first to leave one.
Poe pricing
Free
Free
A quick look at the app.
- About 300 points a day
- Access to most models within that allowance
Starter
$4.99/mo
Light daily use of cheaper models.
- 10,000 points a day
- All models, at their point cost
- Our pick
Premium
$19.99/mo, or $199.99/yr
Regular users switching between top models.
- About 660,000 points a month
- All models, image, video and voice
- API access with the same points
Higher tiers
$49.99 to $249.99/mo
Heavy users of expensive models and video.
- From about 1.65 million to 8.25 million points a month
- Extra points cost $30 per million
Which plan should you pick?
Premium at $19.99 is the plan to start on. Watch your points use for a fortnight; if you spend most of them on one model, switch to that company's own subscription instead.
Prices in USD unless noted, checked 21 October 2026. Vendors change plans often, so confirm on their site before you buy.
Best use cases
Ways Poe can slot into your week.
- 1
Pick the right model for the job
Draft copy with Claude, brainstorm with GPT and make the hero image with an image model, all in one app.
- 2
Test a new model on release day
Try the latest model on your real prompts before deciding whether to switch subscriptions.
- 3
Brainstorm as a team
Put colleagues and two or three models in one group chat for campaign ideas.
- 4
One API key for a prototype
Let a developer try several models in a product through one key before choosing a provider.
How it fits your tech stack
It's a standalone chat app with no connectors to your email or documents. Treat it as the place you try and compare models, next to a main assistant that knows your work.
Connects to
- Cursor
- Cline
- OpenAI SDK
Pros and cons
Pros
- Hundreds of models and modalities under one subscription
- New models usually appear on release day
- Group chats with several models and people
- One API key and points pool for every model
Cons
- Free points cut about 90% in March 2026, and the Premium allowance cut in July
- Points now run out much faster after the October pricing change, and users report being charged for failed or cut-off answers
- Knowledge Base file uploads for bots were shut down in May 2026, breaking some bots
- Frequent "ran into a problem" errors mid-answer in October 2026, and a 1.9 Trustpilot score with complaints about support
Poe alternatives
The closest alternatives to Poe in the library, best rated first.
- Claude4.6/5· best for long-form writing and editingPoe vs Claude
- ChatGPT4.3/5· best for everyday questions and brainstormingPoe vs ChatGPT
- Google Gemini4.2/5· best for searching and summarising your GmailPoe vs Google Gemini
- Perplexity4.2/5· best for fact-checking and quick researchPoe vs Perplexity
Why it made the list
It's the longest-running all-in-one AI app and still one of the most visited.
Not sure Poe is the one?
Put it next to a similar tool and see the differences side by side.
Poe FAQ
How much does Poe cost?
There's a free plan, and paid plans start at $4.99/mo. Prices checked 21 October 2026 against Poe's pricing page.
Is Poe free?
Yes, Poe has a free option. Premium at $19.99 is the plan to start on. Watch your points use for a fortnight; if you spend most of them on one model, switch to that company's own subscription instead.
What is Poe best for?
Poe is best for trying many models in one place, comparing answers from different models and Image, video and voice models without separate accounts. People who want to try lots of models without paying for several subscriptions.
What are the best Poe alternatives?
The closest alternatives are Claude, ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Perplexity. Claude is best for long-form writing and editing.
Community reviews
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