# Poe

> Chat with many AI models, image tools and custom bots through one account

- Category: [AI Assistants](https://finderatlas.com/categories/ai-assistants)
- Pricing: Freemium
- Website: https://poe.com
- Platforms: Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, API
- API: available
- Mobile app: available
- Made by: Quora, founded 2009, Mountain View, CA
- Last updated: 2026-10-20
- FinderAtlas page: https://finderatlas.com/tools/poe

## Overview

Poe is an AI chat platform from Quora that puts many AI models in one place. Instead of subscribing to each provider, users chat with text, image and video models from different companies through a single account, and can compare or combine replies from several models in one conversation. Usage is metered in "compute points": each message costs points depending on the model, and the plan sets how many points you get.

## Key features

- Multi-model chat
- Custom bot library
- Bot creation
- Creator monetization
- Poe API
- Image and video generation
- Multiple API keys
- Apps on several platforms

## Pricing

- **Free** ($0): Small daily point allowance for basic models
- **Starter** ($4.99/month): 10,000 points per day
- **Premium** ($19.99/month): 660,000 points per month
- **Premium Plus** ($49.99/month): 1.65M points per month
- **Pro** ($99.99/month): 3.3M points per month
- **Pro Max** ($249.99/month): 8.25M points per month

## Best for

- Comparing answers from several models
- Trying new models without separate subscriptions
- Building and sharing custom bots
- Using one API key for many models

## Who uses it

- AI enthusiasts
- Students
- Content creators
- Bot builders
- Developers

## 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

## 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

## Not recommended for

- Enterprises needing published compliance certifications
- Users who want a predictable per-message cost
- Offline or local model use

## FinderAtlas editorial scores (out of 10)

- Model Variety: 9.3/10
- Bot Ecosystem: 8.6/10
- Pricing Transparency: 6.5/10
- Developer Tools: 7.8/10
- Ease of Use: 8/10

## Alternatives

- [ChatGPT](https://finderatlas.com/tools/chatgpt): OpenAI's AI assistant for writing, research, coding, image generation and voice chat ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/chatgpt-vs-poe))
- [Qwen](https://finderatlas.com/tools/qwen): Alibaba's free AI assistant and open-weight model family, on web, mobile and API ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/poe-vs-qwen))
- [DeepSeek](https://finderatlas.com/tools/deepseek): Free AI chat app and low-cost API running DeepSeek's open-weights V4 models ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/deepseek-vs-poe))
- [Perplexity](https://finderatlas.com/tools/perplexity): AI answer engine that searches the live web and cites its sources ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/perplexity-vs-poe))
- [Kimi](https://finderatlas.com/tools/kimi): Chat, research and agent assistant from Moonshot AI, built on its Kimi K3 model ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/kimi-vs-poe))
- [Grok](https://finderatlas.com/tools/grok): xAI's AI assistant with live X and web search, image and voice tools ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/grok-vs-poe))
- [Google Gemini](https://finderatlas.com/tools/gemini): Google's AI assistant for chat, research, image and video creation, and Workspace apps ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/gemini-vs-poe))
- [Z.ai Chat](https://finderatlas.com/tools/z-ai): Free GLM-powered AI chatbot and agent from Zhipu AI for writing, coding and research ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/poe-vs-z-ai))

## Recent updates

- 2026-03-20: Poe added support for several API keys to manage access for different projects or apps
- 2026-02-04: Script Bot Creator can set intro messages and user-adjustable parameters
- 2025-12-17: Canvas apps can include custom charges for specific actions, for monetized creators

## FAQ

**What is Poe?**

Poe is an AI chat platform from Quora that gives access to many AI models, image and video generators and user-made bots through one account.

**Is Poe free?**

Yes, there is a free tier with a small daily allowance of compute points. Paid plans add more points and access to premium models, starting at $4.99 per month.

**What are compute points?**

Compute points are Poe's usage currency. Each message or generation costs points, and the cost depends on the model you use, so heavier models use up your allowance faster.

**Can I earn money building bots on Poe?**

Yes. Poe has a creator monetization program that pays bot creators per message. Creators can also set per-message earnings in code through the Poe Bot Monetization API, and may monetize in other ways such as ads or donation requests.

**Does Poe have an API?**

Yes. The Poe API at api.poe.com/v1 works with the OpenAI SDK by changing the base URL and using a Poe API key. Usage is charged against your Poe point balance.

**Does Poe have mobile and desktop apps?**

Yes. Poe has an iOS app (iPhone, iPad and Apple Vision) and an Android app, and offers desktop apps for macOS and Windows.