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Perplexity
AI-powered search and answer engine for research and information discovery.
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What is Perplexity?
Perplexity is an AI-powered answer engine that responds to questions with sourced summaries and citations. It is used for research, fact-finding and information discovery, with follow-up questions and focus modes. A free tier is available with a paid plan for more searches and advanced models.
Best for
- Researchers
- Students
- Writers
- Professionals
Key features
- Sourced answers
- Citations
- Follow-up questions
- Focus modes
- File upload
- API access
- Mobile app
Pros and cons
Pros
- Answers with sources
- Great for research
- Usable free tier
- Fast and focused
Cons
- Best models need paid plan
- Sources can be uneven
- Less suited to long-form writing
Pricing
Pricing type: Freemium. A free plan is available. Always confirm current prices on the tool's own website.
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Current pricing | See official website | Plans and prices change often - confirm on the vendor site. |
Integrations and platforms
Platforms: Web, iOS, Android, API · API: Available
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