What is Poe?
Poe, from Quora, is an AI model aggregator: a single subscription lets you talk to GPT, Claude, Gemini, image generators and video generators from the same window, without paying for each service separately. It runs on a points system that you spend according to how expensive the model is, which makes it very useful for comparing answers or for anyone who does not want to be locked into a single provider.
Pros
- One subscription for the flagship models from OpenAI, Anthropic and Google
- Ideal for comparing how each model answers the same prompt
- Includes image and video generators, not just text
- Very cheap entry plan ($4.99/month)
Cons
- The points system makes it hard to predict your monthly spend
- Flagship models burn through points very quickly
- English-only interface
Frequently asked questions
Is Poe free?
It has a free plan with around 3,000 points every few hours and access to lighter models. Paid plans run from $4.99/month to $249.99/month depending on the points you need.
What are compute points?
Poe's currency: each message deducts points according to how expensive the model is. One message to a flagship model costs far more than to a lightweight one.
Is it worth it over paying for ChatGPT Plus?
It is worth it if you use several different models. If you live in just one, subscribing to that service directly usually works out cheaper.