Perplexity AI — Conversational search engine and answer engine with real-time verified citations

Perplexity AI delivers direct, up-to-date answers with cited web sources, replacing traditional search with conversational research.

About Perplexity AI

Perplexity AI is an innovative AI answer engine combining real-time internet indexing with LLM reasoning. It cites reputable sources inline, provides Pro Search step-by-step reasoning, and organizes research into shareable Collections.

Key features

  • Inline Web Citations — Every claim is supported by direct clickable source references.
  • Pro Guided Search — Interactive clarifying questions and multi-step computational reasoning.
  • Model Selection Hub — Switch dynamically between Claude 3.5 Sonnet, GPT-4o, and Sonar models.

Pricing

Pricing model: Freemium.

  • Free — $0 — Unlimited Quick searches, Standard web indexing, Basic file uploads
  • Perplexity Pro —
0 / month — 300+ Pro searches daily, Choice of Claude 3.5 / GPT-4o, Unlimited file uploads, $5/mo API credits

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Platforms

Web, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android

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