AI search and chat tool that provides cited, up-to-date answers by searching the web in real-time.
Pros
- + Real-time web search with citations
- + Clean, distraction-free interface
- + Pro Search for deep research
- + Collection feature for organizing research
- + API available for developers
Cons
- - Pro plan ($20/mo) needed for best results
- - Can hallucinate sources occasionally
- - Limited creative capabilities
- - Not ideal for coding tasks
- - Smaller model selection than Poe
Best For
Research with source verificationQuick factual lookupsAcademic researchMarket research and analysisNews monitoring
FAQ
Is Perplexity better than Google?
For research questions requiring synthesized answers with sources, Perplexity is often faster and more useful. For quick lookups, navigation, and local search, Google is still better.
Is Perplexity free?
Yes, Perplexity offers a free tier with basic search. Pro ($20/mo) adds Pro Search mode with deeper analysis and access to premium models.