Poe

What is Poe?

Poe (Platform for Open Exploration), developed by Quora, is an AI aggregator platform that allows users to interact with various Large Language Models (LLMs) and image generators in a single workspace. Instead of subscribing to multiple AI services separately, Poe provides a centralized hub to access "frontier models" and community-built specialized bots.

Core Features

• Multi-Model Access: Access a vast library of models including GPT-4o, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Gemini 1.5 Pro, Llama 3, and Stable Diffusion without switching accounts.

• Multi-bot Chat: Engage with multiple AI models within the same chat thread to compare answers side-by-side or evaluate different perspectives.

• Custom Bot Creation:

• Prompt Bots: Create custom bots using plain-language instructions (no coding required).

• Server Bots: Developers can build complex bots by connecting their own API/backend logic.

• Compute Points System: Uses a unified "Compute Points" currency to manage usage across different models based on their complexity and cost.

• Monetization for Creators: Creators can earn money by setting a "price per message" for their bots or through a referral program for Poe subscriptions.

• Knowledge Bases: Users can upload documents to give their custom bots specific context or private data to reference.

Use Cases

• Comparative Research: Comparing how different models (e.g., GPT vs. Claude) handle the same coding problem or creative writing prompt.
• Content Creation: Using specialized bots for SEO writing, image generation (via Playground or Ideogram), or social media management.
• Personalized Assistants: Creating a bot with specific "system prompts" to act as a personal tutor, language translator, or legal document analyzer.
• Development & Testing: Developers use Poe's API to test bot logic before deploying it to their own platforms.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

• Is Poe free to use? Yes, Poe offers a free tier with daily compute points. However, a Poe Subscription ($19.99/mo) unlocks significantly higher limits and exclusive access to the latest premium models.
• Does Poe train on my data? According to their privacy policy, Poe does not use your bot’s responses to train its own LLMs, and third-party providers are generally restricted from using Poe user data for training.
• Can I use Poe on mobile? Yes, Poe is available on the web, iOS, and Android.
• What is the "Compute Points" limit? Each message costs a certain number of points. Free users get a daily refresh, while subscribers get a much larger monthly pool (e.g., 1,000,000 points).