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Perplexity

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AI-powered answer engine

by Perplexity AI

Get direct answers with cited sources. The future of search - ask anything and get accurate, sourced responses.

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4.7(4,890 reviews)
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About Perplexity

Get direct answers with cited sources. The future of search - ask anything and get accurate, sourced responses.

Perplexity is categorized under Chatbots & Assistants and is available with a free tier and premium options.

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Image generation, video creation, data visualization

Pricing

Freemium
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Free: $0 โ€” Basic search, Limited Pro searches
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Pro: $20/mo โ€” Unlimited Pro searches, File uploads, API access
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Enterprise: Custom โ€” SSO, Admin, Custom models
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Recent Updates

feature

Perplexity Spaces for collaborative research

Teams can now create shared research spaces with persistent context and collaborative threads.

2/13/2026
model

Sonar Large model upgraded

Perplexity's proprietary Sonar Large model now offers improved citation accuracy and reasoning.

1/21/2026
pricing

API pricing reduced for Sonar models

Sonar API pricing reduced by 25% across all tiers to compete with direct model providers.

1/6/2026

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โš–๏ธ How Perplexity Compares

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๐Ÿ’ก Why Choose Perplexity?

โœ“Generous free tier to get started, with premium features available when you need them.

โ˜…Highly rated at 4.7/5 based on 4,890 reviews.

โš–๏ธStands out among 6 alternatives in the Chatbots & Assistants space.

๐ŸขBuilt by Perplexity AI โ€” a known name in the AI space.

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perplexity free to use?

Perplexity offers a free tier with limited features. Premium plans are available for advanced functionality.

What is Perplexity best for?

Perplexity is best for undefined. Key capabilities include search, research, answers, citations.

What are the best alternatives to Perplexity?

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How is Perplexity rated?

Perplexity has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 4,890 reviews. This places it among the top-rated tools in its category.

Who made Perplexity?

Perplexity is made by Perplexity AI.

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Pricing
freemium
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1/15/2001
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Perplexity AI
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