Perplexity
by Perplexity AI
Cited answers from the live web — Google killer for research.
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Overview
AI search engine that cites sources inline. Pro models swap between GPT-4o, Claude, Gemini. Spaces let you scope research.
Why it matters
Captures the 'I need a fast answer with sources' workflow. The closest thing to a Google replacement that doesn't suck.
Use cases
- → Research with citations
- → Competitive analysis
- → Live financial / news queries
Pros
- + Real-time + cited
- + Model choice in Pro
- + Spaces for context
Cons
- − Hallucinates less but still hallucinates
- − Long-form generation behind ChatGPT/Claude
- − Mobile app lacks polish
Pricing
FREEMIUM · Free; Pro $20/mo