Perplexity
Best for: Research, fact-checking, current events
Our take
An AI answer engine that searches the web and cites its sources. Pro adds Deep Research, a choice of top AI models, file uploads and the Comet browser assistant. Best for: research, fact-checking and staying current.
Pricing
Free | Pro: $20/mo ($17/mo yearly) | Max: $200/mo | Education Pro: $10/mo
Pros & cons
Pros
- Cited sources for every answer
- Choose between top AI models on Pro
- Cheap Education Pro for students
Cons
- Free plan only gets a few Pro searches a day
- Sources still need checking