Perplexity
Answer engine that searches the web and cites sources in real time.
- 8.7/10 Editor score
- Free tier, then $20/mo Freemium
- Yes Free tier
- Verified today Listing
- Text
- Web
- iOS
- Android
- Browser extension
- API
Best for
Researchers and operators who want answers with links, not chat essays.
Not for
Deep private corpus Q&A over internal docs only.
Use this when
- You need cited answers faster than opening ten tabs
- You are comparing vendors, pricing or recent news
Top alternatives to Perplexity
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| ChatGPT | Free tier, then $20/mo | 9/10 | |
| Claude | Free tier, then $20/mo | 8.9/10 | |
| Google Gemini | Free tier, then $20/mo | 8.4/10 | |
| Notion AI | $10/seat/mo | 8/10 | |
| Grok | Free tier, then $8/mo | 7.6/10 |
Description
Best everyday research interface for most people. Still double-check citations on high-stakes claims.
Pricing & trust
Model
Freemium
Starts at
Free tier, then $20/mo
Free tier
Available
Tiers
- Free — limited Pro searches
- Pro $20/mo — higher limits + file uploads + model choice
About
Best everyday research interface for most people. Still double-check citations on high-stakes claims.