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Perplexity
AI-assisted research and answer engine with cited sources
An AI research tool that searches the web, synthesizes answers and links its supporting sources.
Ongoing cost
Free tier
Setup cost
$0
Tech comfort needed
1/10
What the plans cost
Free
Free
limited advanced searches
Pro
$20/mo
individual plan; verify current limits
API
Quoted
usage based
Public list prices checked on 2026-09-17. Always confirm on the provider's own pricing page before you buy.
What you get
- Cited web research
- Multiple AI models
- File analysis
- Spaces for organized research
- Developer API
Works with
- Google Drive
- Dropbox
- API clients
How it rates
- Ease of use
- 9/10
- Speed to launch
- 9/10
- Design control
- 2/10
- Room to grow
- 8/10
- Add-ons and extensions
- 6/10
- Selling products
- 1/10
- Courses
- 2/10
- Memberships
- 1/10
- Search visibility
- 3/10
- Support
- 6/10
Best suited to
- Content / publishing
- App / software
- Courses / training
What to watch out for
- Limited control over how the site looks.
- Citations still need checking
- Coverage depends on accessible sources
- Advanced usage and API access cost extra
Partner programme
Perplexity Referral Programs
Official help page describes promotions and referrals; availability and terms can vary.
referral · checked 2026-09-17 · confidence: high · official details
Startup programme
Perplexity for Startups
Official startup program advertises product and API benefits for eligible startups; verify current terms when applying.
checked 2026-09-17 · confidence: high · official details
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