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Perplexity

AI answer engine that searches the web and cites its sources.

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Pricing

Search is free. Pro starts at $20 a month.

Overview

Perplexity is an answer engine. Ask a question and it searches the web, then gives you an answer with links.

Paid plans add stronger models and file upload. Comet, their browser, is a separate listing.

Key features

  • Ask a question and Perplexity looks it up with links
  • Ask follow-up questions in the same thread
  • Focus search on academic papers, news, or other collections
  • Upload files and do deeper research on paid plans

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Last updated 2026-08-29