Free
USD 0 / month
Basic search and limited uploads.
Perplexity
A search-oriented assistant with basic search, Pro Search and file analysis access that varies by plan.
Documentation-based assessment · No hands-on results or numerical ratings. Suitability statements are editorial judgments to help you plan your own evaluation.
Provider: Perplexity · Last fact-check: · Next review due: 2026-10-17
Who it may suit
Professionals assembling a research starting point and checking the resulting evidence themselves.
Shortlist it for search-led research. Compare how much checking the answer needs against a document-led assistant before paying for higher limits.
Product, model and subscription
Perplexity is the product. Free selects a model for the query; paid plans provide additional model access. The current model roster is not verified here.
Exact model/version assessed: not tested. The plans below describe app access, not API model pricing.
Documented capabilities
- Free includes basic searches and limited file uploads.
- Pro extends Pro Search and file-analysis access.
Perplexity — subscription plan guide
Integrations
Not verified for this review; confirm a specific connector in official documentation before selecting a plan.
Plans & billing
Selected plans only. Unknown prices are not estimates.
Pro
Price not verified
Price, currency, billing period and tax treatment not verified. Check the official checkout for your country.
Official sources
- Perplexity — subscription plan guide — checked 2026-09-17
Put it to work
- Choose an AI model with a task, not a leaderboard — Guide
- A chatbot with your documents still needs an evidence check — Guide
Review history
- — Initial check of search and upload plan differences. Paid price remains unverified.
Links in this guide go directly to official sources and contain no affiliate tracking. Plans can change; check the provider before purchasing.
Published by NextWith.ai Editorial Desk · . Product fact-check dates are recorded separately above.
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