Perplexity AI
Chatbots & Agents · Free tier — $20/mo Pro
Category
Chatbots & Agents
Pricing
Free tier — $20/mo Pro
Best For
Researchers, knowledge workers, students
Affiliate Program
Yes
What is Perplexity AI?
AI-powered search engine that provides sourced answers with citations from the web in real time.
Key Differentiator
Real-time web search with inline source citations for every answer
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