AI-powered answer engine that searches the web in real-time and provides cited responses. Combines search and chat into a research-first experience.
Our take
Perplexity occupies a unique position as an AI-powered research tool rather than a general-purpose chatbot. Every response includes citations and source links, making it invaluable for research, fact-checking, and staying current on topics. The Pro tier adds access to multiple AI models and deeper research capabilities. Where Perplexity falls short is in creative and conversational tasks — it's not designed for writing assistance, brainstorming, or code generation. If your primary use case is research and information gathering, Perplexity is better than any chatbot. For everything else, look at ChatGPT or Claude.
Pricing
Free
Free- • Basic search
- • Standard AI models
- • 5 Pro searches/day
Pro
$20/mo- • Unlimited Pro searches
- • Model selection
- • File uploads
- • API credits
Pricing verified 2026-03-13
Ratings
Overall score: 82/100 (composite of the above ratings)
Features
core
advanced
integrations
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Founded: 2022
HQ: San Francisco, CA
Company size: 51-200
Last updated: 2026-03-11