Poe
Quora's answer to "why do I need five different AI subscriptions?" — one app, roughly 100 models, and a marketplace of bots anyone can build.
What is Poe?
Poe was built by Quora, the Q&A site, and its logic is simple: instead of picking one AI company to subscribe to, why not pay once and get access to nearly all of them? Launched in December 2022 and opened to the public the following year, Poe now sits in front of roughly 100 different models — current versions of GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, Llama and DeepSeek, alongside dedicated image, video and voice models — all reachable from the same chat window. You pick the model per conversation rather than committing to one company's ecosystem.
The other half of Poe's identity is its bot marketplace. Anyone can build a custom bot on top of an existing model with no code — just instructions and, optionally, a connected API for more advanced behavior — and publish it for others to use. Creators can even earn money based on how much their bot gets used, which has produced well over a million user-built bots on the platform. Underneath all of it is a shared "points" system: every plan gives you a points budget, and each model or bot draws down a different amount per message depending on how expensive it is to run.
Revenue figure is a reported estimate, not an official Quora disclosure. Model count and bot totals are approximate and change as providers and creators add to the platform. Figures reflect available reporting as of July 2026.
Key features
Multi-model access
Switch between GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok and dozens of others without leaving the app or paying separately.
No-code bot builder
Create a custom bot on top of any base model with just instructions — no programming required.
Creator monetization
Publish a bot publicly and earn based on how much other users spend interacting with it.
Image, video & voice models
Generation tools like Imagen and ElevenLabs sit in the same interface as the text chatbots.
Unified points system
One budget covers every model, so you don't need to track separate limits per provider.
API access
Developers can call Poe's bots programmatically, including custom ones, beyond the chat interface.
Pricing
Free
- Access to basic models only
- Small daily point budget
- Ads shown in the interface
Premium
- Access to GPT, Claude, Gemini & Grok
- Ad-free, larger points budget
- Priority access & data export
Pro Max
- Largest points budget on the ladder
- Covers the most expensive premium models
- Built for high-volume, heavy users
Poe actually runs a six-tier ladder ($4.99, $19.99, $49.99, $99.99, $249.99 plus Free), all metered by the same points system, with roughly 17% off if billed annually. Extra points can be purchased separately. Prices reflect Poe's published pricing as of July 2026 and may change — cards link to Poe's official plans page.
Available models
Integrations & platforms
Pros, cons & best for
Pros
- Compare or switch between dozens of models in one place
- One subscription instead of juggling several
- Real path to earning money from a custom bot you build
Cons
- Points system takes time to understand versus a flat monthly price
- No persistent memory across separate conversations
- Less deep tool integration than going directly to one provider
Best for
- Comparing outputs from several models on the same prompt
- People who don't want to pick just one AI provider
- Builders who want to publish and monetize a custom bot
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Alternatives
If you'd rather commit to one model with deeper integration than compare many:
Our verdict
Poe solves a real, specific problem: if you genuinely want access to several different AI models without paying for each one separately, it's hard to beat on convenience, and the bot marketplace adds a creator angle none of the single-model chatbots offer. What it doesn't do is go deep — there's no persistent memory across chats, and none of the individual models get the full feature set they'd have on their native platform. Poe is at its best as a comparison tool and a place to explore what other people have built, not as a replacement for a dedicated subscription to the one model you rely on most.
FAQ
Is Poe free to use?
Yes, a free tier exists with a small daily points allowance and access to basic models, though ads are shown and premium models require a paid plan.
How does Poe's points system work?
Each subscription tier includes a points budget. Every model or bot costs a different number of points per message, cheaper models cost less, and more expensive ones like top-tier reasoning or video models cost more.
Can I make money on Poe?
Yes. Creators can build and publish custom bots, and Poe pays out based on usage — some creators report meaningful earnings from popular bots.
Do I need my own API keys for OpenAI or Anthropic?
No. Poe's subscription already includes access to those providers' models through its points system — you don't need separate accounts or API keys unless you want more advanced custom-bot behavior.
Does Poe remember previous conversations?
No, Poe operates on a per-conversation basis with no persistent memory across separate chats, unlike some native chatbot apps.
Who owns Poe?
Poe is owned and operated by Quora, the question-and-answer company, which has used outside funding to help scale the platform.