Perplexity

Research AI

The world's first conversational search engine that provides direct, cited answers to any question.

About Perplexity

Perplexity AI is a revolutionary conversational search engine that delivers accurate, real-time answers by searching the live internet. Unlike traditional search engines that provide a list of links, Perplexity provides a clear, summarized answer with direct citations for every claim, allowing users to verify facts and explore topics deeply with interactive follow-up questions.

Whether you need help writing code, drafting emails, brainstorming creative ideas, or explaining complex topics, Perplexity serves as a versatile digital assistant capable of handling a wide array of linguistic tasks with remarkable nuance and accuracy.

Key Features

Live Web Search

Access the most current information from across the internet in real-time.

Accurate Citations

Every answer includes direct links to source materials for easy verification.

Interactive Follow-ups

Explore complex topics by asking related questions to dive deeper into the data.

Multiple AI Models

Choose between advanced models like GPT-4o, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, and Sonar for your search queries.

File Analysis

Upload documents and images to get summaries and answers based on your own files.

Pro Search

A more powerful search mode that performs multiple searches and synthesizes complex information.

Pros & Cons

Pros

+Provides direct, well-summarized answers with clear citations, significantly reducing research time
+The ability to search the live web ensures information is always up-to-date and relevant
+The 'Pro' mode is exceptionally powerful for complex, multi-step research tasks
+Excellent mobile app experience that makes AI-powered search accessible on the go
+Clean, ad-free interface that focuses entirely on providing accurate information

Cons

-The free tier has a daily limit on 'Pro' search queries and file uploads
-Like all LLMs, it can occasionally misinterpret sources or provide incorrect information
-The conversational nature can sometimes lead to longer answers than a simple search would
-Access to the most advanced AI models and features requires a paid Pro subscription

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perplexity free to use?

Yes, Perplexity offers a free version with unlimited basic searches. To access advanced AI models like GPT-4o, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, and Sonar, as well as unlimited 'Pro' searches and file uploads, a paid Pro subscription is required.

How does Perplexity cite its sources?

Perplexity provides direct, numbered citations for every claim it makes. You can click on these citations to view the original source material, ensuring transparency and making it easy to verify the information.

Can Perplexity search the live internet?

Yes, Perplexity is a real-time search engine. It crawls the live web for every query, ensuring that the information it provides is as up-to-date as possible, unlike standard LLMs with fixed training data.

What is 'Pro Search' in Perplexity?

Pro Search is an advanced mode that uses more powerful AI models to perform multiple searches, synthesize complex information, and provide more detailed and accurate answers for difficult research tasks.

Updated on May 2026