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Perplexity

by Perplexity AI · San Francisco, USA

Search-first AI. Every answer comes with citations to actual sources.

Founded Aug 2022
Lowest plan Free
Top plan $200/mo
API range
Visit Perplexity ↗ Updated Apr 25, 2026
§ Pricing

All plans, in full.

Free
Free
Free
  • Unlimited Quick searches
  • 5 Pro searches/day
  • Standard model
  • Search history
Pro
$20 /mo
Pro · $200/year
  • 300+ Pro searches/day
  • GPT-5.4, Claude, Sonar
  • Unlimited file uploads
  • Image generation
  • $5 API credits/mo
Max
$200 /mo
Max · $2,000/year
  • Unlimited advanced models
  • GPT-5.4 + Opus 4.7
  • Unlimited Labs
  • Early access
  • Priority support

The honest take

Search-first AI. Every answer comes with citations to actual sources.

Best for: Research with verifiable sources, fact-checking, exploring unfamiliar topics

Where it falls short: Less suited for creative writing or open-ended chat

What you actually get

  • Search
  • Research
  • Citations
  • Multi-model
  • Labs
  • Pro searches

Pricing history

2023
Pro launched at $20/mo
2025
Max tier introduced
Apr 2026
Education Pro plan at $10/mo

Should you pay for it?

The free tier of Perplexity is good enough for casual use. Pay $20 only when you start hitting daily caps or need access to the better models.