Perplexity
Perplexity AI
AI answer engine — cited answers you can dig into
🔍 Search💰 Free tier; Pro ~$20/mo🖥️ web / ios / android
What it is
A well-loved AI answer engine with cited sources and follow-up questions, great for deep research.
Pros
- Cited answers
- Follow-ups
- Fresh results
Cons
- Free tier limits
- Access varies by region
Best for
Deep research, English sources
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