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Meta Adds New Subscription Tiers For Businesses, Creators And 'AI Power Users'

The company's Meta One plans range from $2.99/month to $499/month.

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A few months after rolling out subscription-based features for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, Meta is adding a new lineup of subscriptions to its paid offerings. The company introduced a new batch of "Meta One" plans aimed at creators, businesses and "AI power users."

The new subscription tiers combine exclusive features with expanded access to Meta's growing slate of AI tools. In a blog post, the company writes that its main apps and Meta AI will "stay free," but there will be additional benefits for those willing to pay a little (or a lot) extra.

Exactly how much extra depends on how you use Meta's apps and what features you want. The company is still offering"single product plans," which include Facebook Plus ($3.99/month), Instagram Plus ($3.99/month) and WhatsApp Plus ($2.99/month). But it's now adding "bundle" options that combine all...

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