# [Perplexity](<https://www.perplexity.ai/>)

AI-powered answer engine — ask anything and get cited, real-time answers from across the web.

Freemium·AI·Research·Productivity

Freemium·AI·Research·Productivity

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## What is Perplexity?

Perplexity is an AI-powered answer engine that searches the web in real time and delivers concise, cited answers to any question. Unlike traditional search engines that return lists of links, Perplexity reads, synthesizes, and summarizes information from multiple sources with inline citations so you can verify every claim. Use Pro Search for complex research that requires multi-step reasoning.

Switch between AI models including GPT-4, Claude, and Perplexity's own Sonar model. Free tier available with unlimited quick searches; Pro plan unlocks more Pro Searches and file uploads.

## Features

- Real-time web search with citations

- Multi-model AI (GPT-4, Claude, Sonar)

- Follow-up questions for deep research

- Pro Search for complex queries

## FAQs

Common questions about Perplexity

Is Perplexity free?

Yes, Perplexity offers unlimited quick searches for free. Pro plan ($20/month) unlocks more Pro Searches, file uploads, and model selection.

How is Perplexity different from ChatGPT?

Perplexity searches the web in real time and cites its sources with inline references. ChatGPT relies primarily on training data unless using plugins.

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