About Perplexity
Perplexity is an AI search tool that answers questions with a written summary and links to the sources it used. You ask in plain language and get an answer you can check against the references.
What it does
Instead of a list of links, Perplexity writes a direct answer based on live web results. Each answer lists its sources, so you can open them and verify the details yourself. Follow-up questions let you dig deeper into a topic without starting over.
Key features
- Direct answers with source links
- Follow-up questions in one thread
- Search the web for recent topics
- Projects to group related searches
Who it's for
Researchers, students and journalists who need quick, sourced answers on current topics will get the most from it. It is a good first stop for research, though important claims should still be checked against the original sources.
Pricing and good to know
Perplexity has a free plan, with a paid tier that offers higher usage limits. It runs in the browser and as mobile apps. Its terms and privacy notice apply, and the quality of each answer depends on the sources it finds.
Highlights
- Direct answers with source links
- Follow-up questions in one thread
- Search the web for recent topics
- Projects to group related searches
