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Perplexity

The answer engine that cites its sources.

Research

Freemium

4.7(15,320)

Overview

Perplexity is an AI answer engine that searches the live web and returns concise, cited responses. Pro Search and Focus modes make it a favorite for research, due diligence and fact-checking.

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Key features

Cited answers

Every claim links back to its source for instant verification.

Focus modes

Scope searches to academic papers, Reddit, YouTube and more.

Spaces

Organize research threads and collaborate with a team.

Pros & cons

Pros

Transparent citations
Fast, current information
Multiple model choice on Pro
Clean, distraction-free UI

Cons

Depth varies by topic
Pro needed for best models
Not built for creative writing

Best for

Research & fact-checking
Market & competitor scans
Replacing rabbit-hole searches

Specifications

Sources: Live web + academic
Free tier: Yes
API: Yes (Sonar)
Models: Multiple on Pro

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