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Perplexity

AI-powered search engine that answers questions with cited sources. A smarter alternative to Google.

4.5

About Perplexity

Perplexity is the leading AI-powered search engine, combining real-time web search with AI synthesis and proper citations. Unlike ChatGPT's browsing, Perplexity is purpose-built for research and presents every answer with inline numbered sources. Pro Search runs multi-step research; Deep Research autonomously investigates and produces structured reports. Pro tier ($20/month) unlocks model choice (Claude, GPT-4o, Sonar), 300+ Pro Searches/day, file uploads, and Spaces (persistent research workspaces). Best for: research, fact-checking, current events, competitive analysis, and any workflow where source verification matters.

Reviews (1)

Perplexity Review (May 2026): The AI Search That's Replaced Google for Research

4.6

Perplexity combines real-time web search with AI synthesis and proper citations. After daily use for two years, here's why it's our team's research default and where it still falls short.

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