# Kimi vs Poe

> Kimi: Chat, research and agent assistant from Moonshot AI, built on its Kimi K3 model
> Poe: Chat with many AI models, image tools and custom bots through one account

- Kimi profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/kimi
- Poe profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/poe
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/kimi-vs-poe
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Kimi and Poe are both AI Assistants tools. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Poe is available on Windows and Android.

### Choose Kimi if

- You want a tool built for Long-form research, generating slide decks and documents, parallel agent tasks, coding assistance with Kimi Code.
- International USD plans start at $19/month and include Kimi Code and Agent Swarm.
- Broad agent toolset: deep research, slides, documents, spreadsheets, website building and scheduled tasks.

### 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.

## Pricing

| | Kimi | Poe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Kimi | Poe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kimi K3 Assistant | Yes | Not listed |
| Agent Swarm | Yes | Not listed |
| Deep Research | Yes | Not listed |
| Presentations and Documents | Yes | Not listed |
| App and Website Builder | Yes | Not listed |
| Scheduled Tasks and Projects | Yes | Not listed |
| Kimi Code | Yes | Not listed |
| Plugins | Yes | Not listed |
| Goal Mode | Yes | Not listed |
| Multi-model chat | Not listed | Yes |
| Custom bot library | Not listed | Yes |
| Bot creation | Not listed | Yes |
| Creator monetization | Not listed | Yes |
| Poe API | Not listed | Yes |
| Image and video generation | Not listed | Yes |
| Multiple API keys | Not listed | Yes |
| Apps on several platforms | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Kimi | Poe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | No | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## Kimi strengths

- International USD plans start at $19/month and include Kimi Code and Agent Swarm.
- Broad agent toolset: deep research, slides, documents, spreadsheets, website building and scheduled tasks.
- A separate pay-per-token API with a 1M-token context window on K3.
- Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings on the US App Store.
- Earlier K2-family models were reported to have downloadable weights, which suits self-hosting teams.

## Kimi limitations

- Free-tier limits are not clearly published on the help pages.
- Plan structure is changing: legacy plan names (Moderato, Allegretto, Allegro, Vivace) coexist with Plus, Pro, Max and Ultra, which can confuse buyers.
- Credits do not roll over, and one shared pool covers chat, agents and Kimi Code.
- The site interface and several help pages default to Chinese; I found no confirmed Android or Windows client.

## Poe strengths

- 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

## Poe limitations

- 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

## FAQ

**Is Kimi better than Poe?**

It depends on your workflow. Kimi is built for Long-form research, generating slide decks and documents, parallel agent tasks, coding assistance with Kimi Code. Poe is built for comparing answers from several models.

**What are the key feature differences between Kimi and Poe?**

Kimi: Chat, research and agent assistant from Moonshot AI, built on its Kimi K3 model. Poe: Chat with many AI models, image tools and custom bots through one account.

**Does Kimi or Poe have a free plan?**

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

**Which is cheaper, Kimi or Poe?**

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