Meta Begins Rollout of Subscription Plans for Apps and AI
Key Questions
What subscription options is Meta introducing?
Meta is rolling out paid plans for WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and AI features, starting at $2.99 for WhatsApp Plus and reaching $49.99 for higher business AI tiers. This ends the long-standing free model for many users.
How are Meta's AI tools expanding for creators?
Meta has added a free AI creator assistant on Facebook for insights and ideas in select countries, plus an AI assistant in its Edits app. A desktop version of Edits is also in development to support creators.
What is the AI agent for WhatsApp Business?
Meta's AI agent for WhatsApp Business is now available globally as a paid feature. It aims to help businesses manage interactions more effectively.
Meta is introducing paid subscriptions for WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and AI features, with plans starting at $2.99 for WhatsApp Plus and up to $49.99 for business AI tiers. This marks a major shift from the free model. Meta also rolled out a free AI creator assistant on Facebook and added an AI assistant to its Edits app for creators.