Poe unveils a revenue model based on price-per-message for AI bot creators
Quora’s introduction of a revenue model allowing bot creators to set a per-message price for their bots on the Poe platform presents a new opportunity for creators to monetize their work. This revenue model complements the previously introduced revenue-sharing program, providing creators with additional ways to earn money from their bots.
Poe, which was first launched by Quora in February 2023, offers users access to various AI chatbots, including those developed by notable entities such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google. By centralizing access to these AI technologies, Poe aims to provide users with a convenient platform to explore and interact with different bots while also serving as a potential content source for Quora.
The revenue models introduced by Quora represent a unique approach to the creator economy, as they incentivize both creators of “prompt bots” and developers of server bots integrated with Poe’s AI. With the per-message pricing option now live, creators have the opportunity to earn revenue directly based on user interactions with their bots.
Although Quora’s revenue-sharing program and per-message pricing feature have been in the works for some time, their implementation underscores the platform’s commitment to supporting bot creators and fostering innovation within the AI chatbot space. As users engage with bots on Poe, creators stand to benefit financially from their contributions to the platform’s ecosystem.
Today we’re introducing a new way for model developers and bot creators to generate revenue on @poe_platform: price per message! Creators can now set a per-message price for their bots and generate revenue every time a user messages them. Thread 👇 pic.twitter.com/yx5mKgGoSQ
— Adam D'Angelo (@adamdangelo) April 8, 2024
The introduction of the per-message pricing mechanism on the Poe platform addresses the operational costs faced by developers, particularly those associated with model inference or API usage. By enabling bot creators to cover these costs through user interactions, Quora aims to foster a thriving ecosystem of model developers and bot creators.
This new revenue model has the potential to stimulate the creation of various types of bots across different domains, including tutoring, knowledge sharing, virtual assistants, data analysis, storytelling, and image generation. As bot creators explore the possibilities of monetization, they may innovate and develop novel applications that cater to diverse user needs and preferences.
While the offering is currently limited to bot creators in the United States, Quora plans to expand its availability globally in the future. This expansion will further democratize access to monetization opportunities for creators and contribute to the growth and diversification of the Poe platform’s content ecosystem. Additionally, the existing creator monetization program, which rewards creators for user subscriptions to Poe, complements the per-message pricing model, providing creators with multiple avenues to earn revenue from their bots.
