Perplexity
AI search
Answers with sources, built for research rather than conversation.
Perplexity searches the web and returns a cited answer. It is a good first stop for research because you can check every claim against the link beside it.
A good fit if
- Fast background research with citations
- Checking current facts that a plain chat model may not know
- Comparing products or reading around a topic
Skip it if
- You need long-form drafting or code generation as the main task
- You can't use a tool that sends queries to a search backend
Pricing
A free tier exists and paid plans add more advanced searches. Check the current plans.
This profile summarises what the tool is for. Plans, limits and features change often, so confirm the details on the official site before you decide.