WEB RESEARCH
Perplexity
A little useful context.
An AI search and research assistant that brings together web information with links to its sources.
Watch out forCitations help you check an answer; they do not guarantee accuracy. Review account data-use settings and connector permissions before adding private files.
A profile to get started.
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Editorially screened means we reviewed official documentation for the operator, useful purpose, pricing and access, data handling, maintenance, and permissions or licensing risks. It is not hands-on testing or a security audit, and it does not endorse every community model, demo or workflow.
- Operator
- Perplexity AI, the operator identified in its official help center and product pages.
- Useful purpose
- An AI search and research assistant that brings together web information with links to its sources.
- Pricing & access
- A free Standard plan and paid individual or enterprise plans. Research, model access and file limits depend on the plan; API usage is billed separately.
- Data handling
- Consumer and enterprise data terms differ. Account settings include controls for using search data to improve AI; connected services need separate attention.
- Maintenance
- Official help articles explain current search features, plans and data controls. Recheck them as the product changes.
- Permissions & licensing
- Check original-source rights before reusing material. Give connected apps only the access needed for your task.