Overview
Perplexity is an AI-powered answer engine that provides accurate, real-time responses with cited sources. Launched in 2022, it combines conversational AI with web search capabilities to deliver comprehensive answers to user queries.
Pricing
Free Plan
- Unlimited quick searches
- Standard AI model access
- 5 Pro searches per day
Pro Plan ($20/month or $200/year)
- Unlimited Pro searches
- Access to GPT-4, Claude 3, and other advanced models
- Image generation with DALL-E 3 and Playground v2.5
- Upload and analyze unlimited files
- $5 per user per month for API access
Pros
✅ Real-time information with source citations
✅ Multiple AI model options (Pro)
✅ Clean, ad-free interface
✅ File upload and analysis capabilities
Cons
❌ Limited Pro searches on free plan
❌ Search quality depends on available sources
❌ No offline functionality
Official Website
Last Updated: December 2025
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