Perplexity
Perplexity is an answer engine that searches the web, synthesizes sources, and presents cited responses for research-oriented questions.
Overview
Perplexity is a search research product from Perplexity AI built for people who need practical AI assistance in real workflows. It combines approachable controls with capabilities that can scale from an individual experiment to repeatable team processes. Users can start in Web and refine results with context, prompts, and project-level settings. It also offers a documented API for product teams and developers. Plans, availability, and feature limits can vary by region and account tier.
Features
- Cited answers
- Deep Research
- Focus modes
- File analysis
- Spaces
- Follow-up questions
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Fast to get started
- Polished user experience
- Useful for recurring workflows
- Active product development
Cons
- Advanced usage may require a paid plan
- Output still needs human review
- Feature availability varies by tier
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Timeline
Catalog record verified
Aug 25, 2026 · verification
Perplexity entered the Altaryo trust program with completeness and availability monitoring.
Price history
| Model | Free plan | Recorded |
|---|---|---|
| Freemium | Yes | Aug 25, 2026 |