Perplexity AI
AI-powered answer engine that searches the web and cites sources.
What is Perplexity AI?
Perplexity is a conversational search engine: instead of a page of links, it retrieves live information from the web and returns a direct, cited answer. It supports switching between underlying models (GPT, Claude, Gemini) and includes an agentic "Computer" mode on paid tiers for multi-step tasks.
Key features
- Free tier gives roughly 5 Pro Searches per day with citations
- Pro ($20/mo) unlocks unlimited Pro Search, model switching, and Deep Research
- Includes a model picker across GPT, Claude, and Gemini rather than locking you to one
- Max ($200/mo) adds the Model Council and monthly agent ("Computer") credits
- A $10/mo Education Pro tier exists for students
Pricing
FreemiumFree; Pro $20/mo; Max $200/mo; Education Pro $10/mo
Verify on the official pricing page →Perplexity AI use cases
- 1Get sourced, up-to-date answers with inline citations for research
- 2Compare products, prices, or options across multiple live sources
- 3Fact-check claims by tracing them back to original sources
- 4Build focused research reports on a topic ("Spaces")
Who is Perplexity AI for?
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