Perplexity
An answer engine that cites what it used.
PricingFree tier; Pro from about $20/mo
Free tierYes
Last verified2026-11-01
Use it for
A cited answer you can verify in one click
Skip it if
Open-ended creative work or anything needing depth
What it is
Replaces the search-results page with a synthesized answer and a source list. The citations are the point: they let you verify a claim in seconds instead of trusting a paragraph. Weaker on open-ended creative work, strong on anything that has a factual answer somewhere on the web.
Pricing
Free tier; Pro from about $20/mo
Who it suits
An answer engine that cites what it used. If the constraint above matches how you work, this is a safe default. If it does not, check the alternatives below before committing to a subscription.