Meta Launches Meta One: Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp Plans, Features and Prices

Meta has rolled out a fresh subscription bundle called Meta One, combining premium features from Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp with expanded access to Meta AI. The plans are now live worldwide, with individual pricing starting at $7.99 a month.

This launch builds on the subscription plans Meta had already introduced separately across its apps, now folding them into one package alongside its growing suite of AI tools. Importantly, Meta has confirmed that the core, free experience across Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and Meta AI isn't going anywhere - this bundle is aimed at users who want extra features, more AI-generated content, and additional creative tools. According to the company, Meta One currently unites over 50 features spanning its apps and AI assistant, with more additions like Edits and AI glasses expected down the line.

For everyday users, there are two tiers: Core and Premium. Core is priced at $7.99 (roughly Rs 766) monthly and merges Instagram Plus, WhatsApp Plus and Facebook Plus while unlocking higher AI usage limits - meaning subscribers can create more AI images and videos and tap into tools like Instagram's Restyle feature. Premium, at $19.99 (around Rs 1,917) monthly, includes everything Core offers but raises the ceiling on AI tool usage even further. Meta shared that during early testing, more than half of participants engaged with both AI and self-expression features, with Restyle and voice effects proving especially popular.

Creators and businesses haven't been left out either. Meta is offering four tiers: Essential ($14.99/Rs 1,437), Advanced ($49.99/Rs 4,794), Expert ($149/Rs 14,290) and Max ($499/Rs 47,860) per month. Perks vary by plan but can include verified badges, protection against impersonation, a prominent follow button, richer profiles, and expanded access to Meta's Business Agent on WhatsApp. The Advanced tier goes further, adding features like scheduling Stories up to 30 days ahead, link additions on organic posts and Reels, exportable analytics, and audience insights - plus the ability to grant team access without sharing account passwords.

Meta notes that exact pricing and feature availability will differ by region, app and account type, and says more updates to Meta One are on the way.

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