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Perplexity

AI-powered research assistant with real-time, cited answers

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1650 reviews 91% would recommend
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What is Perplexity?

Perplexity is the leading AI research assistant, combining search with AI to deliver accurate, well-sourced answers. Unlike traditional search, it synthesizes information and cites every source.

Key Features

  • Cited Answers: Sources for every claim
  • Real-time Search: Access to current information
  • Pro Search: Deep research with multiple steps
  • Multiple Models: GPT-4, Claude, and more
  • File Analysis: Upload and analyze documents
  • Collections: Organize research by topic
  • Labs Features: Create dashboards and presentations

Best For

Researchers, students, journalists, analysts, and anyone who needs accurate, verifiable information with clear source attribution.

Top Features

  • AI-powered search with source citations
  • Access to GPT-4, Claude, and Sonar models
  • Real-time web search integration
  • Document and image analysis
  • Collections for organizing research
  • Pro Search for deeper analysis
  • $5 monthly API credit included in Pro
  • Labs for advanced research tools

User Ratings

Ease of Use
4.7
Customer Service
4.2
Features
4.5
Value for Money
4.4

Pros

  • Excellent for research with citations
  • Real-time web access
  • Multiple AI models in one platform
  • Clean, focused interface
  • Great for fact-checking
  • Pro Search provides detailed answers

Cons

  • Free tier has limited Pro searches
  • Max tier is expensive ($200/month)
  • Not ideal for creative writing
  • Primarily a research tool

Best For

Researchers, students, journalists, analysts, and anyone who needs accurate, verifiable information with clear source attribution.

Features

Search & Research

  • AI-Powered Search
  • Source Citations
  • Pro Search (Deep Analysis)
  • Collections
  • Document Analysis

AI Models

  • GPT-4 Access
  • Claude Access
  • Sonar (Custom Model)

Pricing

Free

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Basic AI search

  • Unlimited basic searches
  • 5 Pro searches per day
  • Standard AI models
  • Basic file uploads
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Pro

$20 month

For power users

  • 300+ Pro searches daily
  • GPT-4, Claude access
  • Unlimited file uploads
  • Image generation
  • $5 API credit/month
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Max

$200 month

Maximum capabilities

  • Unlimited Pro searches
  • Claude Opus 4 access
  • Unlimited Labs
  • Comet browser
  • Priority support
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Enterprise

$40 user_month

For teams

  • All Pro features
  • Team management
  • Internal knowledge search
  • SSO
  • Admin controls
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User Reviews

Content Researcher
Research Analyst • Media
11-50 employees
Verified

"Best research assistant available"

Perplexity has become my go-to for research. The source citations save so much time, and Pro Search provides genuinely thorough analysis. Much better than trying to use ChatGPT for research.

Pros

Excellent citations, real-time data, multiple AI models

Cons

Not great for creative tasks, Max is expensive

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Perplexity different from ChatGPT?

Perplexity focuses on research and search with real-time web access and source citations. ChatGPT is more general-purpose for conversation and creative tasks. Perplexity is better for finding accurate, cited information; ChatGPT is better for creative writing and coding.

Product Details

Vendor Perplexity AI
Founded 2022
Headquarters San Francisco, CA
Company Size 51-200 employees
Deployment Cloud (SaaS)
Mobile Apps Yes
Free Tier Yes
API Yes

Support Options

Email Support Knowledge Base Community Discord

Training

Documentation Help Center

Integrations

Chrome Extension, API access, Raycast

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