About Perplexity AI
Perplexity AI is an answer engine that combines the power of large language models with real-time web search. It provides concise, accurate answers to complex questions, complete with citations. Perplexity's "Copilot" feature acts as an interactive research assistant, asking clarifying questions to refine its search. It is an excellent alternative to traditional search engines for users who want direct answers without wading through ads and SEO-spam.
Key Capabilities
Real-Time Search
Citations
Copilot
File Upload
Mobile App
The Good
- ● Real-time web search
- ● Cites sources for every claim
- ● Clean ad-free interface
- ● Access to GPT-4 and Claude 3
The Limitations
- ● Limited Pro search on free tier
- ● Can occasionally hallucinate sources
- ● Not optimized for creative writing
Integrations
Chrome
Arc Browser
Technical Specs
Developer
Perplexity
Free Trial
Available
API Access
Available
Mobile App
iOS / Android
Support
Email
Starting at
$20.00