Meta AI
FreeFree AI in WhatsApp, Instagram & more
About Meta AI
Powered by Meta's Llama models and embedded where billions of people already spend time — WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram, and Facebook. Free with no account required at meta.ai. The lowest-friction AI assistant for everyday tasks and the most widely accessible option globally, whether or not you think about AI tools intentionally.
Pricing plans
- Powered by Llama
- WhatsApp, Instagram + web
- Image generation
How Meta AI compares
| Directr tier | S | S | S | S |
| Price | Free | Free / $20/mo Plus | Free / $20/mo Pro | Free / API from $0.028/1M tokens |
| Free tier | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| API access | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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