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Perplexity
by Perplexity AI
Answer engine with live sources on every claim.
Free + PaidEditor's pick
What is Perplexity?
Perplexity replaces the search-results page with a written answer that cites its sources inline. Every claim links out, which makes it the fastest way to research something you will need to defend later.
Main use cases
- Fast research with verifiable sources
- Competitive and market scans
- Following up questions in a thread
- Deep multi-step research reports
Key features
- Inline citations on every answer
- Focus modes for academic or social sources
- Spaces for collaborative research
- Choice of underlying frontier models
Pricing
Perplexity has a free plan, with paid plans that add more usage or features. Listed pricing: Free plan · Pro $20/mo.
Prices change often, so check the official site before you buy.
Best for
Anyone who needs sourced answers instead of a link list.
Tags
- Citations
- Search
- Real-time
- Deep research
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Perplexity FAQ
What is Perplexity?
Perplexity replaces the search-results page with a written answer that cites its sources inline. Every claim links out, which makes it the fastest way to research something you will need to defend later.
Is Perplexity free?
Perplexity has a free plan, with paid plans that add more usage or features. Listed pricing: Free plan · Pro $20/mo. Prices change often, so check the official site before you buy.
Who is Perplexity best for?
Anyone who needs sourced answers instead of a link list.
What can you use Perplexity for?
Common uses: fast research with verifiable sources, competitive and market scans, following up questions in a thread and deep multi-step research reports.
What are the best alternatives to Perplexity?
Popular alternatives include Elicit, Consensus, Semantic Scholar and NotebookLM. See the full shortlist on our AI Research page.
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