Using Poe: Compare multiple AI models and find the best tool

By Marco Gundlach Last updated on November 13, 2026

Imagine you open a single web page and can use ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and many other language models without having to sign up again for each service. That is exactly what Poe, a platform by Quora, offers. It bundles various AI models in one interface and is particularly suitable if you want to find out which model solves your task best.

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In this guide, you will learn the basic functions, understand the points system and the pricing models from the free plan to the large subscription, and find out how to compare several models with a single prompt.

Key Takeaways

• Poe bundles numerous AI models, including ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, under one login.
• The free plan works with a points allowance, which according to the video is reset to 3,000 points every 10 hours.
• Paid subscriptions increase the points allowance and thus the number of your requests.
• By sending the same prompt to several models, you can quickly find out which result you like best.
• Your own custom bots with placeholders save you a lot of time on recurring tasks.

Step 1: Understanding the Basic Principle of Poe

The first step is to understand what Poe actually is. Poe is not an AI of its own, but a platform that bundles access to many different language models. You switch between GPT, Claude, Gemini, and other models without having to manage a separate account for each provider. This is especially practical for heavy users, researchers, and content creators who regularly work with different models.

Step 2: Getting to Know the Free Plan and Its Points System

Poe works with points. Each request to a model consumes a certain amount of them, varying depending on the model. In the free plan, your points are reset to 3,000 every 10 hours, according to the video. So you can make a limited number of requests within this period. For occasional tests this is often enough, but with intensive use you will reach the limit more quickly.

Step 3: Comparing Subscription Tiers and Prices

In addition to the free plan, there are paid subscriptions. The video presents a subscription with 10,000 points per day. According to the video, it costs around €57.49 per year, which corresponds to about €5.74 per month. With annual payment, you save around 17 percent. A larger tier with one million points costs €22.99 per month in the video. The highest tier shown offers 2.5 million points per month.

The difference between the tiers therefore lies mainly in the number of points. The models themselves remain the same. Before subscribing, think about how many requests you actually need. For longer projects such as a book or an online course, a larger allowance is usually worthwhile.

Step 4: Estimating the Message Allowance

The points can be translated into concrete messages. According to the video, with the largest monthly subscription you can send several thousand standard messages, depending on the model. The guideline values in the video range from roughly 4,100 to 9,200 messages, depending on the chosen model. The values can change with plans and models, so it is worth checking the current pricing page before you commit.

Step 5: Using the Interface and the Chat Window

The interface is simply designed and is reminiscent of other chat applications. You see a chat window in which you enter your requests. Via an add function, you can also upload files, for example to have a document analyzed. You switch between individual bots and models directly via the selection, without leaving the platform. If you want to call up GPT-5, for example, you simply select it and ask your question.

Step 6: Discovering Bots as Well as Image and Video Tools

Poe doesn't just offer text models. The video also shows image generation tools, including GPT Image and Imagen. There are also tools for video generation, such as Veo 3 in the beta version. Note that such image and video functions consume additional points. You can find official bots via the search, so you can look specifically for a particular model or tool.

Step 7: Understanding the Menu and the Limitations

At the top of the interface, you will find a menu. There you can subscribe to bots and apps, open your creator page, adjust your profile and settings, and send feedback. There are also sections for exploring and creating. Keep in mind that every use of your quota is limited. This limit can be extended with a larger subscription. If you notice that a model suddenly only delivers short answers, it is often due to an exhausted token limit and not the quality of the model.

Step 8: Sending the Same Prompt to Multiple Models

The real core of Poe becomes apparent when you give the same task to multiple models. In the video, the example given is a request to create a structure for a blog article on a specific topic. First, you send the request to ChatGPT. Then you go back to the home page, select Claude, and enter exactly the same text. This way you ensure that both models have the same starting point.

Step 9: Comparing and Evaluating the Results

The video shows that ChatGPT delivers a clearly structured list with a title, introduction, and further sections. Claude's answer was more concise in this example. According to the video, this was due to the limit on available tokens. Here you can increase the number of tokens used if you want a more extensive result. Evaluate the answers based on your criteria such as structure, depth, style, and comprehensibility. This way you find out which model fits your task best.

Step 10: Letting Multiple Models Compete Against Each Other

You can give the same task not only to two, but also to three to five models. This way you find out which result you like best. Many users decide on a particular model after such tests and subscribe to it long-term. Poe makes this step easier because you compare all results in one place and don't have to jump back and forth between multiple windows.

Step 11: Creating Your Own Custom Bots and Using the Community

With Custom Bots, you build assistants for recurring tasks. You can set up a bot for SEO texts, translations, or blog posts on a specific topic and put the appropriate language model behind it. In addition, there is a community where other users share their bots. There you will find, for example, a German teacher bot. You can view and use other people's bots without having to create them yourself.

Step 12: Using Poe on All Devices

Poe is available to you on the web as well as an app for iOS and Android. This way you can access your models and bots on the go. According to the video, with the Pro version you get more speed, significantly higher limits, and access to premium models such as GPT-5 or Claude 4. If you work on the go a lot, it is worth taking a look at this tier.

Step 13: Tips for Custom Bots with Placeholders and for Testing in the Free Version

A practical tip from the video concerns recurring texts. If you regularly write YouTube descriptions, you define a bot with placeholders for title, topic, and keywords. For each new task, you only change the placeholders and let the bot run. This saves an enormous amount of time because you don't have to formulate the prompt anew each time. Before you invest in a subscription, first test different models in the free version. This way you ensure that the model you are paying for really fits your requirements.

Step 14: Placing Poe in Context with Other Services

In the video, Poe is compared with other offerings. ChatGPT directly offers only one model, namely its own. Perplexity has a strong focus on search and provides sources for its answers. Poe, by contrast, is primarily geared toward chat and bots. The advantage of Poe is that you can use many AI models in one place and compare them flexibly with each other. If you need source research, Perplexity may be the better choice. For direct model comparison, Poe is strong.

Step 15: A Mini-Challenge to Try Out

As an exercise, the video recommends asking the same question to two different models, such as GPT-5 and Claude 4. Then compare the answers in terms of level of detail and scope. You will probably notice how different the results turn out. This exercise shows you in a short time what you should pay attention to when choosing a model.

Summary – Using Poe: Compare Multiple AI Models and Find the Best Tool

Poe is a control center for AI models. You get access to numerous language models, bots, and image tools in one interface. The free plan allows initial tests, while larger subscriptions offer more points and thus more requests. By sending the same prompt to several models, you can quickly find out which result best fits your task. Your own Custom Bots save you a lot of time with recurring texts. Once you have internalized the principle, you will find the models that truly suit your work in just a few clicks.

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