Overview
Perplexity is an AI-powered answer engine that combines real-time web search with large language models, returning direct answers backed by cited sources rather than a list of links. It's positioned as a research assistant for people who want sourced, current information quickly.
Available On
WebIosAndroidWindowsMacosMobile AppDesktop AppExtensionAPI
Key Features
Cited, sourced answers
Real-time web search
Focus modes (academic, coding, etc.)
Perplexity Pages for shareable research
File & PDF analysis
Pros
- Answers are traceable back to real sources
- Fast for research-heavy queries
- Generous free tier
Cons
- Can still misattribute or misread sources
- Pro model access rotates and can be confusing
- Less suited for long creative writing
Pricing Plans
FreeFREE
Free
- Unlimited quick searches
- Limited Pro searches/day
- Standard AI model
ProPAID
$20/mo
- Unlimited Pro searches
- Access to multiple frontier models
- File uploads & analysis
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Integrations
SlackChrome extension
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Quick Info
Websitewww.perplexity.ai
CategoryArtificial Intelligence
Team SizeSMB
ReleasedJanuary 1, 2022
Last UpdatedJune 1, 2026
Monthly Visits100.0M
API AvailableYes
Open SourceNo
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