Perplexity
AI search and research assistant that cites its sources. — by Perplexity AI
Verification
VerifiedLast verified: 2026-09-18 by EverydayTools editorial team · Next review due: 2026-12-17
Sources checked: Official pricing page (2026-09-18)
This is editorial information gathered from public sources, not an official partnership with Perplexity. Pricing and features change — confirm current details on the official site before purchasing. See our editorial methodology or report an error.
What it does
Perplexity is an AI-powered search and research tool that answers questions with inline citations to its sources, rather than presenting an unsourced answer. It's built specifically for research tasks where knowing where an answer came from matters.
Best for
- Research questions where you need sources
- Fact-checking and current-events questions
Not the best fit for
- Long-form creative writing
- Coding assistance as a primary use case
Pricing
Free plan
Yes
Free plan includes unlimited basic searches, with daily limits on the more advanced multi-step "Pro Search" and monthly limits on deep "Research" queries.
Starting paid price
$20/month (Pro)
API and platforms
API available: Yes
Platforms: Web, iOS, Android, Desktop browser extension
Limitations
- Advanced multi-step "Pro Search" and deep "Research" queries are capped on the free plan
Privacy
Perplexity's own policy governs data use and retention — not independently verified here beyond what's publicly documented. Check the official privacy policy before sending sensitive information.
Part of a Workflow
Prompts for Perplexity
Summarize a Long Document
Get an accurate, appropriately-sized summary of a long document without the AI smoothing over contradictions or dropping specific numbers.
Build a Research Plan
Turn a broad research topic into an ordered set of specific sub-questions and source types, before spending time answering anything.
Résumer un document
Obtenir un résumé fiable d'un document long sans que l'IA lisse les contradictions ou omette des chiffres précis.
Préparer un plan de recherche
Transformer un sujet de recherche large en un ensemble ordonné de sous-questions précises et de types de sources, avant de passer du temps à répondre à quoi que ce soit.
Vérifier une réponse générée par une IA
Vérifier méthodiquement un texte généré par une IA avant de l'utiliser, plutôt que de lui faire confiance parce qu'il est bien écrit.