Perplexity
AI-powered search engine with cited, real-time answers
Free tier, Pro $20/mo
Overview
Perplexity is an AI-powered answer engine that searches the web in real time and cites every claim with source links. It combines the speed of a search engine with the synthesis capability of a large language model, making it ideal for research and fact-checking.
Key Features
- Real-time web search with inline citations for every answer
- Follow-up questions maintain context across a full research thread
- Pro Search mode activates deeper reasoning and more sources
- Focus modes for searching Reddit, academic papers, YouTube, and more
- Spaces for organizing and sharing research projects
- API access for building search-augmented applications
Pricing: Free tier with limited Pro searches; Perplexity Pro at $20/month for unlimited Pro Search.
Pros
- Always cites sources
- Real-time web access
- Follow-up questions
- Pro Search for deeper research
Cons
- Can still hallucinate despite sources
- Pro needed for best models
- Not a full research replacement
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