Perplexity
AI answer engine that returns synthesized answers with inline citations from live web sources
About Perplexity
Perplexity is an AI-powered answer engine that lets users ask questions in natural language and receive synthesized responses backed by numbered inline citations linking to live web sources. It offers pro search, focus modes, file uploads, selection among multiple frontier AI models, an agentic browser called Comet, and a citation-grounded Sonar search API for developers. It is available across free, individual paid, and enterprise plans.
Commonly Cited Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Answers include verifiable inline citations
- Access to multiple frontier models in one place
Limitations
- Consumer plans and the search API are billed separately
Common Use Cases
- Fast cited research answers with live web sources
- Autonomous browser tasks via the Comet agent
- Building citation-grounded search into apps via the Sonar API
- Team and enterprise collaboration with shared Spaces and admin controls
Details
- Pricing Model
- Freemium
- Starting Price
- $20/mo
- Founded
- 2022
- Team Size
- Small Business, Enterprise
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, California, USA
- Category
- Developer Tools
Key Features
- Inline numbered citations
- Pro search
- Focus modes
- File uploads
- Model selection across multiple frontier providers
- Comet agentic browser
- Sonar search API for developers
- MCP connector integration
Official Pricing
Perplexity's published plans
Free
$0/mo
- Basic access
- Limited searches
- Entry-level model functionality
Pro
$20/mo
- Expanded model access
- File uploads
- Pro search
- Also available at $200/year
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