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Perplexity
Answer engine with sources
4.6Launched 2022
Free plan
Verified
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Overview
Conversational search engine that cites its sources.
Key features
- Cited answers
- Focus modes
- Spaces
- File upload
- Choose your model
Pricing
Free
$0
- Quick answers
- Limited Pro searches
Pro
$20/mo
- 300+ Pro searches/day
- Pick your model
- File upload
Pros & cons
Pros
- Cites every claim
- Great for research
- Fast
Cons
- Light on creative writing
- No image generation
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