What Is Muse AI?

Muse is Meta's personal AI agent, launched on September 8, 2026. Unlike a chatbot that only answers questions, Muse is built to do things for you: research a topic, plan an errand, manage your calendar, and keep working in the background after you close the app. This guide explains what Muse AI is, what it can do, how much it costs, where it's available, and how to join.

Muse in one paragraph

Muse is a goal-driven AI assistant from Meta. You give it a multi-step task in plain language — "find three highly rated Italian restaurants near me and book one for Friday" — and it breaks the task down, acts on your behalf (browsing, filling forms, checking calendars), and reports back when it's done. It runs on Meta's Muse Spark model family and works through its own secure cloud environment tied to your account, rather than living only inside a chat window.

What can Muse actually do?

Reported capabilities since launch include:

Multi-step task execution. Give it a goal with several steps; it plans and executes them, asking your approval before anything consequential like a payment.
Its own browser and workspace. Muse works inside a private cloud computer linked to your account, so it can open pages, click, type, and fill in forms on your behalf.
Background work. Tasks keep running after you close the app, and Muse notifies you with results.
Scheduled tasks. Set up recurring jobs — a daily news digest, a weekly price check, a monthly reminder — that run on their own.
Connected services. Link Gmail, Google Calendar, and other supported services so Muse can act on your real schedule and inbox.
Content creation. Reported examples include turning a topic into a podcast episode and turning a saved recipe into a grocery list.

Features roll out gradually and vary by region and plan — the app itself shows what is available to you.

How much does Muse cost?

Muse runs on a token allowance model — AI usage is measured in tokens, and your account gets a recurring quota:

Free tier: reportedly around 100 million tokens per week, renewing weekly. Exact figures are shown in the app's usage screen.
Referral bonus: new users who redeem an invite code within 48 hours of joining reportedly get 1 billion bonus tokens, and so does the inviter. See our invite code guide for details.
Paid plans: third-party reporting mentions tiers around $20 and $100 per month — treat this as reported, not confirmed, and check the app for current pricing.

Token figures above come from press reporting, not Meta's official documentation. The usage screen inside your Muse app is the authoritative source for your allowance and balance.

Where is Muse available?

Regions: launched in the United States first, with Canada added around September 18, 2026. Other regions are expected to follow — availability is expanding in waves.
Age: 18 and older.
Platforms: iOS, Android, and web.

Meta's terms prohibit circumventing regional availability (for example with a VPN to fake your location) — doing so can get your account suspended. Wait for the official rollout in your region.

How to join Muse

Download the Muse app (iOS/Android) or open the web app and sign up with your Meta account.
Complete the short onboarding and optionally connect services like Gmail and Google Calendar.
Try a first real task, and set up one scheduled task to see the agent working on its own.
Within 48 hours of joining, redeem an invite code in Settings to claim the reported 1 billion token bonus — step-by-step guide here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Muse AI free?

There is a free tier with a reported weekly token allowance of around 100 million tokens, plus a reported 1 billion token referral bonus for new users who redeem an invite code within 48 hours. Heavier users can reportedly move to paid plans — check the app for current pricing.

Is Muse the same as Meta AI in WhatsApp or Instagram?

No. Meta AI in WhatsApp/Instagram is a general-purpose chat assistant. Muse is a separate, more proactive product: a personal agent that plans and executes multi-step tasks, runs scheduled jobs, and works in the background.

Which countries can use Muse?

As of October 2026, Muse has rolled out in the United States and Canada, for users 18+. Meta is expanding region by region — check the app or official announcements for your country.

What is a token in Muse?

A token is the unit Muse uses to measure AI usage — roughly, the amount of text and computation your tasks consume. Your weekly allowance and any bonus tokens are tracked on the usage screen in Settings.

Does Muse work after I close the app?

Yes — that is one of its defining features. Tasks and scheduled automations keep running in Muse's cloud environment, and it reports back with results.

Is there a Muse early access program?

Yes — on September 25, 2026 Meta opened an early access program for new Muse features teased at its Connect 2026 event, including a video-chat Realtime Avatar, more shopping connectors, an expanded Mac app that can operate your computer, and Muse on Meta's AI glasses. You join by asking Muse itself ("Can you let the Muse team know I want to be part of the Muse early access program?"). Asking registers interest but does not guarantee access.

Is Everyday Toolbox affiliated with Meta?

No. Everyday Toolbox is an independent site and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Meta. Product details here were compiled from press reporting as of October 1, 2026 and may change — the Muse app shows the current facts for your account.