Perplexity is an AI-powered search engine and answer tool that cites its sources in real time. Unlike ChatGPT, every answer includes links to the original sources, making it excellent for research. Perplexity Pro ($20/month) adds access to GPT-4o, Claude, and image generation.
Pros
- ✅ Always cites sources
- ✅ Real-time web search
- ✅ Free tier very useful
- ✅ Multiple models available
Cons
- ❌ Less creative than ChatGPT
- ❌ Sources sometimes low quality
Best For
Researchers, students, journalists, and anyone who needs verified, sourced answers