Perplexity
AI answer engine that searches the web and cites sources
Overview
Perplexity answers questions by searching the web and summarising results with citations. It suits students, researchers and professionals who want sourced answers, with paid plans adding Deep Research, choice of leading models and agent features.
Good for
Key features
- Answers with inline source citations
- Deep Research for in-depth reports
- Choice of models from multiple AI labs
- File uploads and app connectors
- Comet browser assistant and agents
Pricing
| Plan | Billed monthly | Billed yearly | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro | $20/mo | — | |
| Max | $200/mo | — |
From our research of the official pricing page; not yet confirmed by an automatic check. Prices in USD per month: the only currency the page showed us, so UK prices may differ. A dash means that billing option isn't shown.
Free tier
Free search with cited answers and basic models, with limited usage of advanced features such as Deep Research.
Alternatives to Perplexity
Change timeline
Every change we've confirmed on the official pricing page: prices, plans, the free tier and restrictions. Each one was seen on two checks in a row.
No changes since tracking began; last checked 4 Oct 2026. We re-read the pricing page every day.