Meta AI
Meta AI is built into WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger, runs on Meta's open Llama models and is free with no paid tier.
- Brand
- Meta
- Category
- AI Tools
- Released
- 2023
- Price
- $0
- VersusAnything Score
- 71/100
Key features
- Free inside WhatsApp and Instagram
- Llama open models
- Ray-Ban Meta glasses support
Best for people who want an assistant inside apps they already use.
Meta AI specifications
| Developer | Meta |
|---|---|
| Tool type | Chat assistant |
| Launched | 2023 |
| Free tier | Yes, free |
| Entry paid plan (USD/month) | $0 |
| Image generation | Yes |
| Live web search | Yes |
| Voice mode | Yes |
| File and image upload | Yes |
| Developer API | No |
| Platforms | WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, Web, Ray-Ban Meta glasses |
| Best for | Chat inside WhatsApp and Instagram |
Score breakdown
- Capabilities (50%)
- Value (30%)
Scored against every AI tool in our database using the ai tools weighting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Free inside WhatsApp and Instagram
- Llama open models
- Ray-Ban Meta glasses support
- Strong value score (97/100 within ai tools)
Cons
- No weak scoring group in its category
Compare Meta AI against
Alternatives to Meta AI
- ChatGPT 50/100
- Google Gemini 58/100
- Claude 43/100
- Microsoft Copilot 45/100
- Perplexity 50/100
- Grok 43/100
Sources
- Meta AI: Meta official site (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.