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Perplexity AI
Perplexity AI answers questions by searching the live web and citing the sources it used. Ask in plain language and you get a synthesized reply with inline links to pages, reports, and data feeds rather than a chatbot guess. The free tier covers everyday search; paid plans add deep research, premium data sources, and access to multiple frontier models.
Where ChatGPT and Claude answer from memory, Perplexity treats every query like a research brief: it pulls fresh pages, shows which source backed each claim, and lets you pick between models like Sonar 2, GPT-5.6 Terra, Gemini 3.1 Pro, and Claude Sonnet 5 for different tasks. The newer Computer feature goes further, handing off multi-step projects so Perplexity can build documents, apps, and polished deliverables on a schedule.
Analysts, students, and operators in finance, legal, and tech use it for earnings breakdowns, competitor scans, and cited briefs they can share with a team. Connectors link Gmail, Google Drive, Slack, GitHub, and dozens of other services so answers can draw on your own files and messages, not just the public web.
Every answer includes inline citations from live web pages and premium data feeds like PitchBook and Statista
Route queries across Sonar 2, GPT-5.6 Terra, Gemini 3.1 Pro, Claude Sonnet 5, Kimi K3, and GLM 5.2
Perplexity Computer builds personalized apps, documents, and deliverables from multi-step project handoffs
Connectors integrate Gmail, Google Drive, Slack, GitHub, Notion, and 50+ other services into search
Pro plan includes deep research and 4,000 bonus Computer credits; Max adds 10,000 monthly credits
Inline citations on every answer make it easy to verify claims before sharing
Paid plans unlock deep research plus premium sources like PitchBook and Statista
Model picker spans Sonar 2, GPT-5.6 Terra, Gemini 3.1 Pro, Claude Sonnet 5, and more
Computer mode handles multi-step projects and stores reusable artifacts
50+ connectors let searches pull from Gmail, Drive, Slack, GitHub, and other accounts
Best features require Pro ($17/mo annual) or Max ($167/mo annual) subscriptions
Computer credits and usage caps still apply even on paid tiers
Connector setup needs account sign-in and OAuth permissions per service
Free tier limits access to deep research, premium data, and frontier models
What is Perplexity AI?
Perplexity AI is a search engine that answers questions with cited sources from the live web. Instead of guessing from training data alone, Perplexity searches pages, synthesizes a reply, and links each claim to the page that supports it. Paid tiers add deep research, premium data, and multiple frontier AI models.
How much does Perplexity Pro cost?
Perplexity Pro costs $17 per month when billed annually. The plan includes expanded Computer access, 4,000 bonus credits, deep research, model selection across top AI models, and higher usage limits. Perplexity also offers a free tier and a Max plan at $167 per month billed annually.
What is Perplexity Computer?
Perplexity Computer is a project mode where you hand off tasks and Perplexity works on polished deliverables over time. It can build websites, prep documents, run research sessions, and store outputs as artifacts you can revisit or share. Pro and Max subscribers get expanded Computer credits and usage.
Which AI models does Perplexity support?
Perplexity Pro and Max let you choose between models including Perplexity's Sonar 2, OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Terra, Google's Gemini 3.1 Pro, Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 5, Moonshot's Kimi K3, and Z.ai's GLM 5.2. Perplexity routes each task to the model best suited for it.
Can Perplexity connect to my apps?
Yes. Perplexity Connectors link services like Gmail, Outlook, Google Drive, Slack, GitHub, Notion, Linear, and Dropbox so answers can search your email, files, and project data. Connectors are managed from the Computer Connectors page inside a Perplexity account.
How is Perplexity different from ChatGPT?
Perplexity focuses on cited web search: every answer shows which sources were used and links out to them. ChatGPT is primarily a conversational assistant trained on broad data. Perplexity also bundles premium research feeds and lets paid users switch between multiple third-party frontier models in one subscription.