Meta launches Muse Wonder AI models with paid access through Muse Code and API
In short
Meta released Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full on Monday, saying the AI models can compete with offerings from OpenAI and Anthropic. Both are available to Muse Code subscribers, while Wonder is also offered through the Meta Model API; TechCrunch reported that Wonder Full will not be served through the API.
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Meta introduced Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full on Monday, expanding its AI lineup with models it says can compete with leading offerings from OpenAI and Anthropic. The company describes Wonder as a smaller, faster model for daily work and Wonder Full as a larger, more capable version, Business Insider reported. [ 5 , 8 ]
Both models are available to subscribers of Muse Code, Meta's AI software-writing tool. Wonder can also be accessed through the Meta Model API. TechCrunch reported that Wonder Full will not be offered through the API, while CNBC said access to that variant requires a Muse Code subscription costing $50 or $200 a month. TechCrunch listed Wonder's API prices at $4 per million input tokens and $20 per million output tokens. [ 1 , 3 , 4 , 5 ]
Meta points to its own benchmark testing to support comparisons with rival models. Wired reported that the company says its largest new model ranks above Anthropic's Claude Fable 5.1 and just below Claude Opus 5.5 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index. The Verge said it remains unclear how the models compare with Google's Gemini 4 Argon. [ 1 , 3 ]
The company emphasizes features it calls active memory and active focus. According to Meta, these are intended to carry relevant information across conversations and help an agent continue working through difficult tasks, Engadget reported. Meta plans to bring Wonder to its Muse personal agent, beginning with paid subscribers. The Verge reported that the company has not provided a timeline for that integration. [ 1 , 9 ]
The release follows Meta's overhaul of its AI research and investment in Meta Superintelligence Labs, led by former Scale AI chief executive Alexandr Wang. Wired reported that Meta launched Muse Spark in April and has also released the smaller open-weight Muse Glimmer model. It said Meta did not disclose how the new Wonder models were built or trained. [ 3 ]
Why it matters
The launch expands Meta's model lineup after the company overhauled its AI research. Meta plans to bring Wonder to its Muse personal agent, but The Verge reported that it has not provided a timeline.
Key facts
- Meta released Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full on Monday. [ 5 , 8 ]
- Both models are available to Muse Code subscribers; Wonder is also accessible through the Meta Model API. [ 1 , 5 ]
- TechCrunch reported API pricing for Wonder of $4 per million input tokens and $20 per million output tokens. [ 5 ]
- CNBC reported that Wonder Full is restricted to Muse Code subscribers on $50 or $200 monthly plans. [ 4 ]
- Meta's claims about rival-model performance rely on company testing described by the outlets. [ 1 , 3 , 5 ]
- The Verge reported that Meta has not provided a timeline for bringing Wonder to its Muse agent. [ 1 ]
Confirmed by several sources
Still unclear
- The timing of Wonder's integration into the Muse agent remains unspecified. The Verge reported that Meta has not provided a timeline.
- How the new models compare with Gemini 4 Argon remains unclear. The Verge explicitly identifies this comparison as uncertain.
- Meta has not disclosed how the Wonder models were built or trained. Wired reported that these details were not disclosed.
What local media are saying
Timeline, local time
- The Verge reported the two-model launch, Muse Code access and Wonder's availability through the Meta Model API. [ 1 ]
- CNBC reported Wonder Full access through $50 or $200 monthly Muse Code subscriptions. [ 4 ]
- TechCrunch reported Wonder's API token prices and that Wonder Full would not be served through the API. [ 5 ]