Perplexity

Answers from the web, with sources

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About Perplexity

Perplexity is an AI chat assistant. Type a question and get a short written answer with links to the pages it came from.

Perplexity is best for anyone who wants a quick answer with sources to check. Perplexity has a free plan, and paid plans add more. It works on the web, iOS, Android, Windows and Mac.

Features

  • Cited answers

    Every answer links to its sources.

  • Follow-up questions

    Keep digging in the same thread.

  • Focused search

    Search the web or your own files.

Questions about Perplexity

What is Perplexity?

Perplexity is an AI chat assistant. Type a question and get a short written answer with links to the pages it came from.

Who is Perplexity best for?

Perplexity is best for anyone who wants a quick answer with sources to check.

What are the main features of Perplexity?

Its main features include Cited answers, Follow-up questions and Focused search.

Is Perplexity free?

Perplexity has a free plan, and paid plans add more. Check its website for current limits and prices.

What platforms does Perplexity work on?

Perplexity works on the web, iOS, Android, Windows and Mac.

What are the best alternatives to Perplexity?

Popular alternatives include ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini. Compare them on the features you need most.

How do I choose an AI chat assistant?

Try the same real task in two or three assistants. Compare answer quality, how well each handles long files, what the free plan allows, and how your data is used.

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