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Perplexity
Description
An AI search engine from the US company Perplexity. You ask a question in plain words, and it searches the web and writes an answer with links to its sources. It can also run in-depth research on a topic. You can choose which model answers, including models from OpenAI, Google, Anthropic and other companies. It runs at perplexity.ai and in iOS and Android apps. The company also makes its own browser, Comet.
Pros and cons
Pros
- There is a free plan
- Every answer includes links to its sources
Cons
- Choosing the model and in-depth research are on paid plans only
Key facts
- Free access
- Yes
- Pricing
- Pricing on the official site →
- Developer
- Perplexity
- Interface languages
- English
- Checked on
- Oct 2, 2026
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