Costs, Tiers and the Open Road Ahead

Free and Paid

The assistant is free inside Meta apps with generous limits; premium options and business features evolve, so check current offerings before paying for anything.

The Open Advantage

Llama weights cost nothing to download: you pay only hardware or hosting. For private, offline or customized AI, open models often beat subscriptions entirely.

Budget Smart

Use free chat for everyday needs, self-host for private or heavy use, and reserve paid APIs for production features with measurable return.