Meta AIvsQwen Chat
Two general assistant tools, the same questions. Every answer comes from the official pages, with the date we checked. Nothing here is ranked.
last check 2026-10-11
Meta AI
by Meta
Meta AI is Meta's AI assistant at meta.ai, in the Meta AI app and inside WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger and Facebook; a beginner might try it for everyday questions or for asking about a photo.
Good for: Writing, Learning, Office work, Research
All Meta AI factsQwen Chat
by Alibaba (Qwen team)
Qwen Chat is an AI assistant built on Alibaba's Qwen models, used on the web and in mobile and desktop apps; a beginner might try it for questions with web search, summarizing uploaded documents, or asking about images.
Good for: Writing, Learning, Office work, Research
All Qwen Chat factsWhere they differ
- Usage limitsMeta AI: More usage of the most compute-intensive AI capabilitiesQwen Chat: Each paid plan has a usage allowance per period; amounts not public
- Deep researchMeta AI: LimitedQwen Chat: Supported
Confirmed for only one of the two so far: AI models, account, where it is available, context window, used to train AI, can switch off training, how long data is kept, runs code and analyses data. The table below shows which.
Same answer for both: free plan, file upload, image input, web search, platforms, memory, agent mode, voice conversation.
Plans and prices
As listed on each official pricing page, in the currency we were shown. No conversion, no rounding.
Qwen Chat
- Free Free planPrice not confirmed
- Qwen Go Paid, individualPrice not confirmed
- Qwen Plus Paid, individualPrice not confirmed
- Qwen Pro Paid, individualPrice not confirmed
Through the API: about $0.04 – $2.40 a month for 30 short chat messages a day, across 4 models. Each model is in the full comparison below.
Plan details and sources for Qwen ChatFull comparison with sources
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| What it is for | Meta AI is Meta's AI assistant at meta.ai, in the Meta AI app and inside WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger and Facebook; a beginner might try it for everyday questions or for asking about a photo. | Qwen Chat is an AI assistant built on Alibaba's Qwen models, used on the web and in mobile and desktop apps; a beginner might try it for questions with web search, summarizing uploaded documents, or asking about images. |
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| Cost | ||
| Free planA free plan that is not time-limited. Trials are listed separately. |
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| Plans and pricesOriginal currency and billing period. No conversion. |
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| Through the APIPer 1 million tokens, and about what 30 short chat messages a day cost a month. | Not in our API price list |
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| AI modelsThe AI models the official pages name for this product. Line-ups change often, so check the date. |
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| File uploadYou can give it files such as PDFs or documents. |
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| Image inputYou can give it an image to describe or analyse. |
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| Voice conversationTalk to it out loud and hear it answer. |
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| Runs code and analyses dataRuns code to work with numbers, spreadsheets or charts, not only text. |
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| Web searchIt can search the web while answering. |
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| Deep researchA mode that searches many sources step by step and writes a report with citations. |
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| PlatformsWhere the product is offered: web, desktop app, mobile app, or editor extension. |
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| MemoryRemembers things you told it in earlier chats. |
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| Agent modeCan take actions for you in a browser or on a computer, such as filling in forms. |
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| AccountWhether you need to sign up before using it. |
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| Where it is availableCountries or regions where the provider says it can be used. |
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| ProjectsGroup chats and files for one piece of work, with their own instructions. |
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| Custom assistantsMake your own assistant with fixed instructions and files, such as GPTs or Gems. |
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| Connects toApps and services it can read from or work in, as the official pages name them. |
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| Confidence | Last checked 2026-10-11 Not yet confirmed: Context window, Used to train AI, Can switch off training, How long data is kept, Projects, Custom assistants, Runs code and analyses data, Connects to | Last checked 2026-10-11 Not yet confirmed: AI models, Account, Where it is available, Projects, Custom assistants, Connects to |
What it is for
What it is for
Meta AI:
Meta AI is Meta's AI assistant at meta.ai, in the Meta AI app and inside WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger and Facebook; a beginner might try it for everyday questions or for asking about a photo.
Qwen Chat:
Qwen Chat is an AI assistant built on Alibaba's Qwen models, used on the web and in mobile and desktop apps; a beginner might try it for questions with web search, summarizing uploaded documents, or asking about images.
Editor's suggestion
Meta AI:
- Editor's suggestion: Try summarising a document you are allowed to share, then check the summary against the original.
- Editor's suggestion: Try a question about something recent, and open the linked sources before relying on the answer.
Qwen Chat:
- Editor's suggestion: Try summarising a document you are allowed to share, then check the summary against the original.
- Editor's suggestion: Try a question about something recent, and open the linked sources before relying on the answer.
Cost
Free plan
A free plan that is not time-limited. Trials are listed separately.
Meta AI:
- Supportedai.meta.comchecked 2026-10-10
Free plan
Qwen Chat:
- Supportedqwen.aichecked 2026-10-10
Free plan
Plans and prices
Meta AI:
- Free (Free plan)Price not confirmed
- All plan details and sources
Qwen Chat:
- Free (Free plan)Price not confirmed
- Qwen Go (Paid, individual)Price not confirmed
- Qwen Plus (Paid, individual)Price not confirmed
- Qwen Pro (Paid, individual)Price not confirmed
- All plan details and sources
Through the API
Per 1 million tokens, and about what 30 short chat messages a day cost a month.
Meta AI:
Not in our API price listQwen Chat:
- qwen3.7-flash$0.03 in · $0.13 out · about $0.04 a month
- qwen3.8-flash$0.15 in · $0.47 out · about $0.18 a month
- qwen3.7-plus$0.40 in · $1.60 out · about $0.55 a month
- qwen3.8-max$2.00 in · $6.00 out · about $2.40 a month
- Official price pageHow we count
AI models
AI models
The AI models the official pages name for this product. Line-ups change often, so check the date.
Meta AI:
- Muse Spark 1.1, Muse Imageabout.fb.com +1checked 2026-10-10
Qwen Chat:
- Not yet confirmed
Input and output
File upload
You can give it files such as PDFs or documents.
Meta AI:
- Supportedai.meta.comchecked 2026-10-10
Plan not specified
Qwen Chat:
- Supportedqwen.aichecked 2026-10-10
Plan not specified
Image input
You can give it an image to describe or analyse.
Meta AI:
- Supportedmeta.comchecked 2026-10-10
Plan not specified
Qwen Chat:
- Supportedqwen.aichecked 2026-10-10
Plan not specified
Voice conversation
Talk to it out loud and hear it answer.
Meta AI:
- Supportedabout.fb.comchecked 2026-10-11
Plan not specified
Qwen Chat:
- Supportedqwen.aichecked 2026-10-11
Plan not specified
Runs code and analyses data
Runs code to work with numbers, spreadsheets or charts, not only text.
Meta AI:
- Not yet confirmed
Qwen Chat:
- Supportedqwen.aichecked 2026-10-11
Plan not specified
Checking facts
Web search
It can search the web while answering.
Meta AI:
- Supportedai.meta.comchecked 2026-10-10
Plan not specified
Qwen Chat:
- Supportedqwen.aichecked 2026-10-10
Plan not specified
Deep research
A mode that searches many sources step by step and writes a report with citations.
Meta AI:
- Limitedabout.fb.comchecked 2026-10-11
Plan not specified
Rolling out in select markets in the Meta AI app and meta.ai; the post does not mention citations.
Qwen Chat:
- Supportedqwen.aichecked 2026-10-11
Plan not specified
Workflow
Platforms
Where the product is offered: web, desktop app, mobile app, or editor extension.
Meta AI:
- Web, Desktop app, Mobile appai.meta.comchecked 2026-10-10
Qwen Chat:
- Web, Desktop app, Mobile appqwen.aichecked 2026-10-10
Memory
Remembers things you told it in earlier chats.
Meta AI:
- Supportedabout.fb.comchecked 2026-10-11
Plan not specified
Qwen Chat:
- Supportedqwen.aichecked 2026-10-11
Plan not specified
Agent mode
Can take actions for you in a browser or on a computer, such as filling in forms.
Meta AI:
- Limitedabout.fb.comchecked 2026-10-11
Plan not specified
Acts through connected email and calendar apps; the post does not describe browser or computer control. Rolling out in select markets in the Meta AI app and meta.ai.
Qwen Chat:
- Limitedqwen.aichecked 2026-10-11
Plan not specified
Described for the Qwen for Chrome extension in a model post; the extension is not on qwen.ai/download.
Requirements
Account
Whether you need to sign up before using it.
Meta AI:
- Account required (an existing Meta account)ai.meta.comchecked 2026-10-10
Qwen Chat:
- Not yet confirmed
Where it is available
Countries or regions where the provider says it can be used.
Meta AI:
- Not available in all regions; some features may not be available in every area; no official country list foundmeta.comchecked 2026-10-10
Qwen Chat:
- Not yet confirmed
Not yet confirmed
Projects
Group chats and files for one piece of work, with their own instructions.
Meta AI:
- Not yet confirmed
Qwen Chat:
- Not yet confirmed
Custom assistants
Make your own assistant with fixed instructions and files, such as GPTs or Gems.
Meta AI:
- Not yet confirmed
Qwen Chat:
- Not yet confirmed
Connects to
Apps and services it can read from or work in, as the official pages name them.
Meta AI:
- Not yet confirmed
Qwen Chat:
- Not yet confirmed
Sources and confidence
Confidence
Meta AI:
Last checked 2026-10-11
Not yet confirmed: Context window, Used to train AI, Can switch off training, How long data is kept, Projects, Custom assistants, Runs code and analyses data, Connects to
Qwen Chat:
Last checked 2026-10-11
Not yet confirmed: AI models, Account, Where it is available, Projects, Custom assistants, Connects to