AI-powered research assistant with real-time, cited answers
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.
Researchers, students, journalists, analysts, and anyone who needs accurate, verifiable information with clear source attribution.
Researchers, students, journalists, analysts, and anyone who needs accurate, verifiable information with clear source attribution.
Basic AI search
For power users
Maximum capabilities
For teams
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.
Excellent citations, real-time data, multiple AI models
Not great for creative tasks, Max is expensive
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.
Chrome Extension, API access, Raycast
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