Perplexity AI · Free · from $20/mo
Perplexity review
An AI answer engine that searches the web and cites its sources for every answer.
Perplexity is built for research. Instead of answering from memory, it searches the web and shows sources next to every answer, so you can check facts quickly.
Pro lets you choose between several frontier models (including GPT and Claude models) and run many more in-depth searches.
Best for
Fact-checked researchNews and current eventsQuick answers with sources
Pros
- Citations for every answer
- Choice of several top models on Pro
- Fast and focused on search
Cons
- Less suited to long creative writing
- Top plan is expensive
How Perplexity scores
Editorial scores for the tool overall, not a lab test. How we score
- Writing
- 6
- Coding
- 6
- Research
- 10
- Images
- 4
- Study
- 8
- Work
- 7
- Everyday
- 8
- Value
- 8
Perplexity plans
Free
$0
- Basic searches
- Limited advanced searches
Most popular
Pro
$20/month
- Research and search with sources
- Choice of models inside Perplexity
Max
$200/month
- 10,000 monthly Computer credits (bonus credits counted separately)
Enterprise Pro
$34/user / month
billed yearly: $408
- Team plan - individual cards are not the corporate price
US prices before tax. Last checked 2026-10-07. Full pricing details
Frequently asked questions
How much is Perplexity Pro?
Perplexity Pro costs $20 per month and Max costs $200 per month (US list prices, before tax).