Meta AI vs Pi
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Meta AI
Meta's free AI assistant across its apps, the web and AI glasses
Free plan · from $7.99/mo
Where they differ
- Meta AI starts at $7.99 per month (Meta One Core). Pi is free.
- Meta AI also covers AI search and research.
- Pi also covers natural-language input.
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At a glance
| Meta AI | Pi | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free |
| Starts at | $7.99 per month (Meta One Core) | Free |
| Free plan | Meta AI is free for everyone. Meta One plans add more monthly AI usage for features such as image and video generation; Meta does not publish the size of the free allowance. | The app is listed as free on the US App Store and on Google Play, and neither listing shows in-app purchases. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Meta | Inflection AI |
| Price read from | meta.com | apps.apple.com |
| Checked | Oct 5, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
Who each one suits
Meta AI
- People who already use WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger or Facebook
- Everyday questions and image creation without a subscription
- Owners of Meta's AI glasses, which use the app as their companion
Pi
- Talking through decisions, worries or difficult conversations
- People who would rather speak with an assistant than type
- Casual learning and language practice at no cost
Worth knowing
Meta AI
- Meta One is bought inside Meta's mobile apps; the plans page says to subscribe using your mobile app.
- Meta says plans, benefits, pricing and availability may vary by region, app and account.
- Certain Meta AI features are only available in select countries and languages, according to the app listings.
- The size of the free allowance is not published; Meta says only that paid plans include more monthly AI usage.
Pi
- The app listings describe conversation only, with no mention of file analysis, image generation or coding tools.
- The App Store listing shows English as the app's only language.
- The App Store gives the app an 18+ age rating.
- The listings cover iPhone, iPad and Android; no desktop app is listed, so on a computer Pi is used in a browser.
Key features
Meta AI
- Chat by text or voice
- Voice conversations are supported in 13 languages, and live AI answers questions about what your camera sees in real time.
- Image creation and editing
- Creates images from a prompt, with presets based on trending styles, and edits photos when you sketch on them or describe the change you want.
- Research reports
- Searches across sources and returns a structured, detailed research report on a topic in minutes.
- Tasks and briefings
- Takes on ongoing jobs such as daily briefings and reminders, keeping up with email and calendar, shopping lists and workout plans.
- File and photo analysis
- Upload documents, PDFs or spreadsheets for summaries, comparisons or analysis, or take a photo for help. Several files can be sent together.
- Incognito Chat
- Starts a private, temporary conversation with Meta AI that only you can see.
Pi
- Supportive conversation
- Designed for preparing a hard conversation, talking through a difficult topic or a decision, or venting when you want someone to listen.
- Voice mode
- Talk with Pi live by voice instead of typing your side of the conversation.
- Learning and language practice
- Explains a new topic in conversation and can act as a partner for practicing a language.
- Planning and brainstorming
- Helps turn something new into an action plan, generates ideas and suggests things such as what to watch next.
- Adapts over time
- Inflection says Pi evolves and understands you better the more you talk with it.
Plans
Meta AI
Free$0
Meta AI in the app, at meta.ai and inside WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram and Facebook.
Meta One Core$7.99
per month
More AI usage for generating and editing images, creating videos and voice effects, bundled with Instagram Plus, WhatsApp Plus and Facebook Plus.
Meta One Premium$19.99
per month
Everything in Core with expanded AI usage and more video creation.
Pi
Free$0
Text and voice conversations with Pi on the web, iPhone, iPad and Android.
