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Grok vs Poe

Features, pricing, ratings, and pros and cons, side by side.

Verdict

Grok and Poe are both AI Assistants tools. Grok scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.3 vs 8.0 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only Poe is available on Windows and macOS.

Best overall

Grok

  • Everyday users
  • Developers
  • Researchers
  • Content creators

Choose Grok if

  • You want a tool built for questions that need current information from X and the web.
  • Searches both X posts and the web for current information.
  • Free tier available without a subscription.

Choose Poe if

  • You want a tool built for comparing answers from several models.
  • One account gives access to models from many AI companies, plus image and video models.
  • Side-by-side comparison of model replies in a single conversation.
Best for beginners
Grok
Best for business
Poe

Features

16 features compared.

  • Live Search
    Grok
    Available
    Poe
    Not available
  • Chat and Reasoning
    Grok
    Available
    Poe
    Not available
  • File and Image Analysis
    Grok
    Available
    Poe
    Not available
  • Grok Imagine
    Grok
    Available
    Poe
    Not available
  • Voice Mode
    Grok
    Available
    Poe
    Not available
  • Conversation Import
    Grok
    Available
    Poe
    Not available
  • Shared Subscription
    Grok
    Available
    Poe
    Not available
  • xAI API
    Grok
    Available
    Poe
    Not available
  • Multi-model chat
    Grok
    Not available
    Poe
    Available
  • Custom bot library
    Grok
    Not available
    Poe
    Available
  • Bot creation
    Grok
    Not available
    Poe
    Available
  • Creator monetization
    Grok
    Not available
    Poe
    Available
  • Poe API
    Grok
    Not available
    Poe
    Available
  • Image and video generation
    Grok
    Not available
    Poe
    Available
  • Multiple API keys
    Grok
    Not available
    Poe
    Available
  • Apps on several platforms
    Grok
    Not available
    Poe
    Available

Pricing

Plans as listed by each vendor. Check their sites for current prices.

  • Pricing model
    Grok
    Freemium
    Poe
    Freemium
  • Free plan
    Grok
    Yes
    Poe
    Yes
  • Starting price
    Grok
    $0
    Poe
    $0
  • Plans
    Grok
    5 plans
    Poe
    6 plans

Grok plans

  • Free

    $0

    Capped use of Grok on grok.com, X and the apps.

    • Limited prompts
    • Basic models

  • Plus

    $8/month

    Entry plan with a shared usage pool across Grok, the API, Cursor and X.

    • Grok Chat
    • Voice
    • Imagine and Build
    • Grok API
    • Cursor
    • Fewer X timeline ads
    • Premium checkmark

  • Premium

    Most popular

    $30/month

    4x the usage of Plus with the latest models.

    • 4x Plus usage
    • Latest Grok models
    • Image and video generation
    • Cloud agents and automations
    • Ad-free X on most surfaces

  • Super

    $100/month

    15x the usage of Plus.

    • 15x Plus usage
    • 1080p video
    • Priority model access at peak times

  • Ultra

    $200/month

    50x the usage of Plus.

    • 50x Plus usage
    • Most powerful chat models
    • Earliest access to new products and models

Poe plans

  • Free

    $0

    Small daily point allowance for basic models

    • Daily point refresh
    • Access to basic models and bots

  • Starter

    $4.99/month

    10,000 points per day

    • Daily points
    • Access to models and bots

  • Premium

    Most popular

    $19.99/month

    660,000 points per month

    • Monthly points
    • Premium models
    • Image and video models
    • API access

  • Premium Plus

    $49.99/month

    1.65M points per month

    • Monthly points
    • Premium models
    • API access

  • Pro

    $99.99/month

    3.3M points per month

    • Monthly points
    • Premium models
    • API access

  • Pro Max

    $249.99/month

    8.25M points per month

    • Monthly points
    • Premium models
    • API access

Our ratings

Scored out of 10 by the Finder Atlas editorial team. Last reviewed October 2026.

Grok
8.3overall
Poe
8.0overall

  • Real-time Information Access

    Grok
    8.8
    Poe
    Not rated

  • Image and Video Generation

    Grok
    8.2
    Poe
    Not rated

  • Reasoning & Math

    Grok
    8.5
    Poe
    Not rated

  • Coding & Syntax

    Grok
    8.3
    Poe
    Not rated

  • Value for Money

    Grok
    7.5
    Poe
    Not rated

  • Model Variety

    Grok
    Not rated
    Poe
    9.3

  • Bot Ecosystem

    Grok
    Not rated
    Poe
    8.6

  • Pricing Transparency

    Grok
    Not rated
    Poe
    6.5

  • Developer Tools

    Grok
    Not rated
    Poe
    7.8

  • Ease of Use

    Grok
    Not rated
    Poe
    8.0

Scores weigh documented features, plan value, platform coverage, integrations and user feedback. A missing score means we have not rated that area yet.

Pros and cons

Grok

Pros

  • Searches both X posts and the web for current information
  • Free tier available without a subscription
  • Image and video generation in the same app as chat
  • Separate API with long context windows (up to 1M tokens on some models)
  • Real-time voice mode in the mobile apps

Cons

  • Free usage is capped, and xAI does not publish the exact limit
  • Usage limits are given only as multiples of the Plus plan, not as fixed numbers
  • Answers drawing on X posts can reflect unverified social content
  • The App Store rates the app 16+ because of mature themes

Poe

Pros

  • One account gives access to models from many AI companies, plus image and video models
  • Side-by-side comparison of model replies in a single conversation
  • Large library of user-made bots, and tools to build and monetize your own
  • OpenAI-compatible API that uses the same point balance
  • Entry paid plan costs $4.99 per month, and a free tier is available

Cons

  • Points are used at different rates by each model, so heavy use of top models can drain an allowance quickly
  • Reported cuts to the free daily allowance and Premium monthly points in 2026
  • Bot quality varies widely and bots can be hard to discover
  • No published compliance certifications such as SOC 2 or HIPAA were found
  • Provider-specific features like ChatGPT's GPTs or Claude's Projects are not available

Platforms

  • Web
    Grok
    Supported
    Poe
    Supported
  • Windows
    Grok
    Not supported
    Poe
    Supported
  • macOS
    Grok
    Not supported
    Poe
    Supported
  • iOS
    Grok
    Supported
    Poe
    Supported
  • Android
    Grok
    Supported
    Poe
    Supported
  • API
    Grok
    Supported
    Poe
    Supported
  • Browser Extension
    Grok
    Not supported
    Poe
    Not supported

Company

  • Company
    Grok
    xAI
    Poe
    Quora
  • Founded
    Grok
    2023
    Poe
    2009
  • Headquarters
    Grok
    Not listed
    Poe
    Mountain View, CA
  • Listing
    Grok
    Claimed
    Poe
    Claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is Grok better than Poe?

It depends on your workflow. Grok is built for questions that need current information from X and the web. Poe is built for comparing answers from several models.

What are the key feature differences between Grok and Poe?

Grok: xAI's AI assistant with live X and web search, image and voice tools. Poe: Chat with many AI models, image tools and custom bots through one account. Grok is rated 4.0/5 from 1 user review.

Does Grok or Poe have a free plan?

Yes, both do. Grok is freemium and Poe is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

Which is cheaper, Grok or Poe?

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.