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Exclusive vs Public AI Agents: Which Access Type Should You Choose?

When creating an AI Agent, one of the most important choices is access type. You can choose an exclusive AI Agent or a public AI Agent. These options serve different business goals.

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Written by Or Harutz

Exclusive AI Agents

An exclusive AI Agent is a paid AI Agent. It works as a subscription-based digital product that people pay for in order to interact with the agent.

You define the monthly subscription price and control access to the agent.

Free messages

You can allow users to send a limited number of free messages before they are asked to subscribe. For example, you might allow two, three, or four free messages. This lets people experience the value before hitting the paywall.

Public AI Agents

A public AI Agent is open and accessible. It is designed to help people interact with your business before they pay for anything.

A public agent can answer questions on your website, help followers in Instagram or Facebook Messenger, guide people through challenges, or direct users to your products and Payment Links.

Which should you choose?

Choose

When your goal is

Exclusive

Direct monetization through paid AI access.

Public

Support, engagement, lead guidance, sales assistance, or product discovery.

Both

You want one agent for public engagement and another for paid premium access.

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