Perplexity — AI Writing & Chat, honestly priced.
An answer engine that reads the live web and shows its sources. Research questions get cited answers instead of confident guesses.
Category: AI Writing & Chat
Mix score: 8.8
Best for: Cited research answers
Perplexity: the numbers
| Entry price | Free · Pro $20/mo |
|---|---|
| Free tier | Free searches included · Pro adds top models |
| Mix score | 8.8 |
| Best for | Cited research answers |
Prices and free-tier details were checked against the vendor’s own pages in October and November 2026 and can change; Perplexity’s site is always the final word.
The verdict
Best for research with receipts.