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Perplexity

An AI answer engine: every answer searches the web and cites its sources; Pro adds model choice, Deep Research and file uploads. By Perplexity AI.
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Price

$20/mo
Pro plan. Free plan.

Works on

Web · iPhone · Android · Desktop
52+ languages

AI League

69 pts · #7 in writing & chat
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69 pts · #3 in research
See the research standings

Free plan and price

Free plan. Unlimited basic searches with citations and about three Pro Searches a day; no model switching, uploads or Deep Research.

$20 a month billed monthly ($200 a year).

Good for / not for

  • Fact-finding and current events
  • Quick research with links
  • Long creative writing

Pros and cons

  • Cites sources for every answer
  • Pro lets you choose OpenAI, Claude or Gemini models
  • Rated 4.8 on the App Store
  • Free plan is mostly its own Sonar model
  • Paid plan is $20

Alternatives

AppFree planLanguagesFrom
ChatGPTFree plan60+$8/mo
GeminiFree plan70+$4.99/mo
ClaudeFree plan10+$20/mo

How Perplexity scores in writing & chat

Score0–10Basis
Quality5.0Perplexity's default Sonar model is not on the LMArena Text leaderboard; rubric default used.
Ease10.0Checklist: Web · iPhone · Android · Desktop; plain-language prompt yes; start without paying yes.
Free plan9.0Unlimited basic searches with citations and about three Pro Searches a day; no model switching, uploads or Deep Research.
Value2.5Entry price $20 a month (monthly billing), compared with the cheapest app in the task.
Languages10.0The iPhone app lists 52 languages (App Store).
Points69(Quality×30% + Ease×20% + Free plan×15% + Value×20% + Languages×15%) × 10

How Perplexity scores in research

Score0–10Basis
Quality5.1Elo 1139 (Sonar Reasoning Pro (high)). LMArena Search leaderboard, blind-vote score (updated Aug 24, 2026).
Ease10.0Checklist: Web · iPhone · Android · Desktop; plain-language prompt yes; start without paying yes.
Free plan9.0Unlimited basic searches with citations and about three Pro Searches a day; no model switching, uploads or Deep Research.
Value2.5Entry price $20 a month (monthly billing), compared with the cheapest app in the task.
Languages10.0The iPhone app lists 52 languages (App Store).
Points69(Quality×30% + Ease×20% + Free plan×15% + Value×20% + Languages×15%) × 10

Sources

Checked Sep 28, 2026. Prices and plans change often; check the official site before you buy.