Perplexity
AI search with citations — fast for guides and decisions.
Official: https://www.perplexity.aiWhat it does
- Answer-style search: gives an answer with clickable source links.
- Web retrieval: based on live web pages, good for freshness and verification.
- Focus modes: limit to academic, video, forum sources for more accurate results.
Who it's for
People who need quick verification, research and proposals; users who fear 'AI making things up'.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Every conclusion is traceable — more trustworthy than pure generation
- Fewer pages to click than traditional search
- Supports follow-up and multi-round convergence
Watch-outs
- Weaker on long-form deep analysis than chat assistants
- Free tier has usage and model limits
- Citation quality depends on the source site
Pricing
Free tier offered; Pro paid tier follows Perplexity's live pricing.
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