Description
Poe
Overview
Poe (Platform for Open Exploration) is the world's largest AI chatbot aggregator platform - developed by Quora, offering access to 200+ AI models from major providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, Mistral) in a single unified interface.
Founded in December 2022 and publicly launched in February 2023 by Adam D'Angelo (CEO and co-founder of Quora, former Facebook CTO). Headquartered in San Francisco, California.
With 1+ million custom bots, creator economy with monetization, and access to models like GPT-4.5, Claude 3.7 Sonnet, Gemini 2.0, DeepSeek-R1, DALL-E 3, and video generators like Runway and Veo 2, Poe has become the "universal hub" for experimenting with AI.
Business Model
Value Proposition
| Aspect | Description |
|---|---|
| Aggregator | One subscription = access to all models |
| No silos | GPT, Claude, Gemini, Llama in one place |
| Creator Economy | Create bots and earn money |
| Comparison | Side-by-side of multiple models |
Analogy
"We see Poe's role with respect to AI being similar to the role the web browser played in accelerating progress during the development of the early internet" - Adam D'Angelo
Available Models (2025)
Text Models
| Provider | Models |
|---|---|
| OpenAI | GPT-4.5, GPT-4o, o3, o3-mini, o1-pro |
| Anthropic | Claude 3.7 Sonnet, Claude Opus 4, Claude Instant |
| Gemini 2.0, Gemini Pro | |
| Meta | Llama 3/4 |
| Mistral | Mistral Small 3, Mistral Large |
| DeepSeek | DeepSeek-R1, DeepSeek-V3 |
| xAI | Grok |
Image Models
| Provider | Models |
|---|---|
| OpenAI | DALL-E 3 |
| Stability AI | Stable Diffusion 3.5, SDXL |
| Ideogram | Ideogram 2.0 |
| FLUX | FLUX1.1 |
Video/Audio Models
| Provider | Models |
|---|---|
| Runway | Gen-3 |
| Veo 2 | |
| Hailuo | Video generation |
| Luma | Dream Machine |
| ElevenLabs | Voice synthesis |
| Pika | Video generation |
Main Features
Multi-Model Access
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 200+ models | All major providers |
| One interface | No app switching |
| One subscription | Unified access |
| Comparison | Side-by-side responses |
Multibot Chat
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| @mentions | Invoke models with @Claude, @GPT-4 |
| Multi-thread | Multiple models in one conversation |
| Compare outputs | See responses in parallel |
| Best-of-both | Combine strengths |
Custom Bot Creation
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Prompt Bots | No-code, natural language instructions |
| Server Bots | Custom backend with own logic |
| Knowledge Bases | Train with your documents |
| API Integration | Connect external systems |
Poe Apps (2025)
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Mini-apps | Create interactive apps in chat |
| Visualizations | Charts, dashboards |
| Games | Simple games |
| Tools | Calculators, converters |
| Multi-model | Combine multiple models |
Previews (Artifacts)
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| HTML/CSS/JS | Complete web apps |
| Interactive | Drum machines, visualizers |
| Shareable | Public links |
| Multi-model | GPT + Llama + Claude |
AI-Powered Search
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Web Search Bot | GPT-3.5 + real-time search |
| Advanced NLP | Relevant results |
| Cited sources | Original links |
Pricing (2025)
Points System
| Concept | Detail |
|---|---|
| Compute Points | Internal currency |
| Variable cost | Each model has its price |
| Expensive models | GPT-4.5, o1-pro, Veo 2 |
| Cheap models | GPT-3.5, Claude Instant |
Subscription Plans
Free - $0/mo
| Feature | Included |
|---|---|
| Messages | ~100-150/day |
| Points | 3,000 (20/message) |
| Basic models | GPT-3.5, Claude Instant, Gemini |
| Strict limits | Premium models very limited |
Starter - $5/mo (New 2025)
| Feature | Included |
|---|---|
| Daily points | 10,000 |
| Normal models | Expanded access |
| For casual use | ✅ |
Premium - $10-20/mo ($200/year)
| Feature | Included |
|---|---|
| Points | 1,000,000/mo |
| GPT-4/4o | 600 messages/day |
| Claude 3 | 1,000 messages/day |
| GPT-3.5/Claude Instant | Unlimited |
| Image generation | DALL-E 3, SDXL |
| Video generation | Access |
| Early access | ✅ |
| Private Discord | ✅ |
| Data opt-out | ✅ |
Pro - $20/mo ($17/mo annual)
| Feature | Included |
|---|---|
| GPT-4.5, Claude 3.7 | ✅ |
| Multi-query mode | ✅ |
| Image analysis | ✅ |
| Priority speed | ✅ |
| All premium bots | ✅ |
Enterprise - $250/mo (New 2025)
| Feature | Included |
|---|---|
| Points | 12,500,000 |
| Expensive models | GPT-4.5, o1-pro, Veo 2 |
| High-volume usage | ✅ |
| For power users | ✅ |
Creator Economy
Creator Monetization Program
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Revenue sharing | Earn when users interact |
| Per-message pricing | Charge per message on your bot |
| Referral program | $20 per new referred user |
| API earnings | Developers also earn |
Create Bots
| Type | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Prompt Bot | Instructions only, no code |
| Server Bot | Backend code, external API |
| Knowledge Bot | Upload PDFs, websites |
Distribution
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 1M+ bots | Massive ecosystem |
| Discovery feed | Users discover bots |
| Ratings/Reviews | Community evaluates |
| Categories | Coding, writing, roleplay, more |
Metrics and Statistics
Poe.com Traffic (2024-2025)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Monthly visits | 31-40M+ |
| Global ranking | #1,500-3,500 |
| Bounce rate | ~38.9% |
| Pages/visit | 5.82 |
| Session duration | ~6:50 min |
| Top country | Hong Kong |
Quora (Parent Company)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| MAU | 400M+ |
| Monthly visits | 837M |
| Daily visitors | 27M |
| Valuation | $500M-2B |
| Employees | ~200 |
| Revenue 2023 | $20M |
Poe Demographics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Gender | 52% male, 48% female |
| Main age | 25-34 years |
| Interests | Programming, Tech, Education |
Funding
Investment Rounds (Quora/Poe)
| Date | Amount | Lead Investor | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-2017 | $226M total | Various | Quora general |
| Jan 2024 | $75M | Andreessen Horowitz | Specific for Poe |
| Total | $301M | 5 rounds |
Investors
- Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) - Lead 2024
- Tiger Global Management
- Matrix Partners
- Dustin Moskovitz (Facebook co-founder)
- Collaborative Fund
- Y Combinator (early)
Valuation
| Date | Valuation |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $1.8B (Quora) |
| 2024 | $500M (Poe specific) |
| Current | $2B (Quora total) |
Available Platforms
| Platform | Availability |
|---|---|
| Web | poe.com |
| iOS | App Store |
| Android | Google Play |
| macOS | Desktop app |
| Windows | Desktop app |
Cross-Device Sync
- Synchronized conversations
- Favorite bots
- Complete history
Developer API
Poe API
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Launch | 2023 |
| Target | Developers |
| OpenAI-compatible | Easy migration |
| Single endpoint | Access to all models |
| Revenue sharing | Earn with your bot |
Controversies and Challenges
Wired Investigation (2024)
| Issue | Detail |
|---|---|
| Paywalled articles | Poe Assistant allowed downloading articles |
| Affected publishers | NYT, The Atlantic |
| Quora response | Disputed accusations |
| Status | Ongoing discussion |
Limitations
| Issue | Detail |
|---|---|
| Usage caps | Even paid plans have limits |
| Model accuracy | Varies by model |
| Data privacy | Prompts go to third parties |
| Recent events | Models not always updated |
Use Cases
By User Type
| User | Use |
|---|---|
| AI Enthusiasts | Compare models, experiment |
| Content Creators | Blogs, images, videos |
| Developers | Build bots, API access |
| Students | Homework help, research |
| Businesses | Customer service, automation |
| Researchers | Multi-model testing |
By Task
| Task | Recommended Models |
|---|---|
| Writing | Claude 3.7 Sonnet |
| Coding | GPT-4, DeepSeek |
| Research | Web Search Bot, Perplexity-style |
| Images | DALL-E 3, FLUX1.1, Ideogram |
| Video | Runway, Veo 2 |
| Audio | ElevenLabs |
| Reasoning | o3, DeepSeek-R1 |
PROS ✅
- 200+ models in one platform
- One subscription for all providers
- Multibot chat - compare side-by-side
- Creator economy - monetize your bots
- 1M+ custom bots - massive ecosystem
- Poe Apps - create mini-applications
- Cross-platform - Web, iOS, Android, Desktop
- Free tier - try without paying
- No-code bot creation - no programming needed
- API available - for developers
- Fast switching - change models instantly
- Image + Video + Audio - complete multimodal
CONS ❌
- Usage caps - limits even on paid plans
- Confusing pricing - complex points system
- Data privacy - prompts go to third parties
- Model inconsistency - quality varies
- UI can overwhelm - too many options
- Recent events - not always updated
- NSFW filters - can block valid content
- Subscription required - premium models expensive
- No offline - requires internet
- Learning curve - variety can confuse
- Paywalled content controversy - legal issues
vs Competitors
| vs | Poe Wins | Competitor Wins |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | Multi-model, creator economy | Polished UX, native GPT |
| Claude | Access to other models | Reasoning, long context |
| Perplexity | More models, custom bots | Specialized search |
| WritingMate | Bot ecosystem, brand | Simpler pricing |
| Gemini | Multi-vendor neutral | Google integration |
When to Use Poe
| Scenario | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Want to try multiple models | ✅ Poe |
| Need a specific model | Use provider directly |
| Want to create and monetize bots | ✅ Poe |
| Privacy is critical | Consider alternatives |
| Limited budget | Poe free tier |
Company Information
Quora Inc.
| Data | Value |
|---|---|
| Founded | June 2009 |
| Founders | Adam D'Angelo, Charlie Cheever |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California |
| Employees | ~200 |
| MAU (Quora) | 400M+ |
| Revenue/Employee | ~$100K |
Adam D'Angelo (CEO)
| Data | Value |
|---|---|
| Background | Ex-Facebook CTO |
| Education | Caltech |
| Quora followers | 542,860 |
| Vision | "Poe = browser for AI" |
Recognition
- First mainstream AI aggregator with creator economy
- 18M+ app downloads in 6 months (2023)
- 1M+ custom bots created by community
- #1,529 global ranking (Sep 2024)
- Backed by a16z - $75M (2024)
- Complete cross-platform - unique in its category
Future
2025-2026 Trends
- Cheaper models (normal) vs more expensive (reasoning)
- Video/audio generation expansion
- More creator tools
- Enterprise features
- Poe Apps improvements
Vision
Become the "operating system" for interacting with AI, where users don't need to choose a provider - they simply use the best tool for each task.
Key Features
Aggregator 200+ AI models one interface
Multi-model access GPT Claude Gemini Llama
Multibot chat side-by-side comparison
Custom bot creation no-code prompt bots
Server bots backend logic API
Knowledge bases documents PDFs
Poe Apps interactive mini-applications
Previews HTML CSS JS shareable
Creator monetization revenue sharing
Image generation DALL-E 3 FLUX SDXL
Video generation Runway Veo 2 Hailuo
Audio synthesis ElevenLabs voice
AI-powered search web search bot
Cross-platform web iOS Android desktop
Points system compute points
1M+ custom bots ecosystem
API developers OpenAI-compatible
Discovery feed community bots
Per-message pricing creators
Multi-query mode parallel responses
Use Cases
Compare AI models side-by-side
Experiment with different LLMs
Create custom bots monetize
Content creation blogs articles
Image generation DALL-E FLUX
Video generation Runway Veo
Voice synthesis ElevenLabs
Research multi-source web search
Coding assistance multiple models
Writing assistance Claude GPT
Brainstorming creative ideas
Roleplay character bots
Tutoring personalized education
Summarization documents
Translation multi-language
Data analysis visualizations
Customer service automation bots
Marketing content generation
Developers API integrations
Students homework research
User Reviews
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