Overview
What is Perplexity?
Perplexity is an AI-powered answer engine. Instead of a list of links, it reads the web for you and writes a direct answer with numbered citations so you can check every claim.
It supports follow-up questions, deep research reports, file uploads and focused searches (academic, finance, social). Pro users can choose between leading AI models from several labs.
Quick verdict
Perplexity is best for…
Fast research with cited, up-to-date answers.
Features
Key features of Perplexity
Cited answers
Every answer links to its sources.
Deep Research
Multi-step research reports in minutes.
Choose your model
Pick from top models on Pro.
Spaces
Organise research and files by topic.
File & image analysis
Ask questions about PDFs and images.
Comet browser
An AI browser that can act on pages for you.
Verdict
Perplexity pros and cons
What we like
Things to consider
Pricing
Perplexity pricing plans
Prices checked October 2026 — always confirm on the official website before buying.
Free
$0
Unlimited quick searches with limited Pro searches.
Pro
$20/mo
Many more Pro searches, model choice and file uploads.
Max
$200/mo
Highest limits and early access to new features.
Enterprise Pro adds team management and data controls.
Use cases
What you can do with Perplexity
Getting started
How to start using Perplexity
- Go to perplexity.ai — no account needed to start.
- Ask a question in plain language.
- Check the cited sources and ask follow-ups.
- Sign up to save threads and use Spaces.
FAQ
Perplexity — frequently asked questions
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