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Perplexity

AI search engine that answers with sources

by Perplexity AISupportedFreshly checkedChecked 29 Sept 2026

Perplexity answers questions by searching the web and shows the sources behind every answer, with deeper research modes, file analysis and its own browser. Useful to look something up fast and check where a claim comes from.

Best for

  • Quick research with citations
  • Current events questions
  • Market exploration

Not ideal for

  • Long creative writing

Limitations

  • Sources are often secondary; always check the primary source

DNA

Level
Beginner
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, API
  • FreeFree≈ €0Supp.
    Sources and evidence
    Status
    Supported
    Confidence
    41/100
    Method
    web research (secondary sources)
    Observed
    29 Sept 2026
    Confirmed on the official source
    Not yet confirmed verbatim on the official source

    Evidence

    Web search summary: "Perplexity costs $0 on the Free plan, $20 a month for Pro, and $200 a month for Max as of September 2026… Enterprise Pro listed at $40 per user per month"

    Sources

  • ProUS$20/mo≈ €17.61Supp.
    Sources and evidence
    Status
    Supported
    Confidence
    41/100
    Method
    web research (secondary sources)
    Observed
    29 Sept 2026
    Confirmed on the official source
    Not yet confirmed verbatim on the official source

    Evidence

    Web search summary: "Perplexity costs $0 on the Free plan, $20 a month for Pro, and $200 a month for Max as of September 2026… Enterprise Pro listed at $40 per user per month"

    Sources

  • MaxUS$200/mo≈ €176.13Supp.
    Sources and evidence
    Status
    Supported
    Confidence
    41/100
    Method
    web research (secondary sources)
    Observed
    29 Sept 2026
    Confirmed on the official source
    Not yet confirmed verbatim on the official source

    Evidence

    Web search summary: "Perplexity costs $0 on the Free plan, $20 a month for Pro, and $200 a month for Max as of September 2026… Enterprise Pro listed at $40 per user per month"

    Sources

  • Enterprise ProUS$40/mo per seat≈ €35.23Supp.
    Sources and evidence
    Status
    Supported
    Confidence
    41/100
    Method
    web research (secondary sources)
    Observed
    29 Sept 2026
    Confirmed on the official source
    Not yet confirmed verbatim on the official source

    Evidence

    Web search summary: "Perplexity costs $0 on the Free plan, $20 a month for Pro, and $200 a month for Max as of September 2026… Enterprise Pro listed at $40 per user per month"

    Sources

Facts

Free plan
yes Supp.
Sources and evidence
Status
Supported
Confidence
41/100
Method
web research (secondary sources)
Observed
29 Sept 2026
Confirmed on the official source
Not yet confirmed verbatim on the official source

Evidence

Web search summary: "Perplexity costs $0 on the Free plan, $20 a month for Pro, and $200 a month for Max as of September 2026… Enterprise Pro listed at $40 per user per month"

Sources

Free trial
unknown
Commercial use on free plan
unknown
Watermark on free plan
unknown
API
yes Supp.
Sources and evidence
Status
Supported
Confidence
41/100
Method
web research (secondary sources)
Observed
29 Sept 2026
Confirmed on the official source
Not yet confirmed verbatim on the official source

Evidence

Search result title: "Perplexity Pricing 2026: Pro, Max, Comet & Sonar API Costs"

Sources

Open source
unknown
Self-hostable
unknown
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, API Unver.
Sources and evidence
Status
Unverified
Confidence
57/100
Method
editorial
Observed
29 Sept 2026
Confirmed on the official source
Not yet confirmed verbatim on the official source

Evidence

Web search summary: "Perplexity costs $0 on the Free plan, $20 a month for Pro, and $200 a month for Max as of September 2026… Enterprise Pro listed at $40 per user per month"

Editorial knowledge; pending automated verification.

Sources

Runs on model
unknown

Timeline

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