Conversational AI assistant by OpenAI for writing, coding and analysis.
Freemium
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Perplexity
AI answer engine that responds with cited, up-to-date sources.
By Perplexity AISince 2022Models: GPT-4o, Claude, SonarWeb · iOS · AndroidAPI: Yes
Best for
Ideal for
- Research with citations
- Fact-checking
- Market and competitive research
- Fast learning
Not ideal for
- Long-form creative drafting
- Image or video generation
Real-world use cases
- An analyst can get sourced answers with links for a market brief.
- A writer can fact-check claims in seconds.
Who it is for
Who should use it
ResearchersAnalystsStudentsMarketers
Who should look elsewhere
DesignersVideo creators
Key features
- ✓ Cited, real-time web answers
- ✓ Focus modes and Spaces
- ✓ Pro search with stronger models
Pricing
Free$0
Standard search
Pro$20/mo
Pro search, file upload and API credits
Pros & cons
Pros
- Answers backed by real sources
- Fast and up to date
Cons
- Less suited to long creative writing
Perplexity alternatives
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FAQ
Is Perplexity free?
Yes; Pro is $20/mo for advanced models and higher limits.