Perplexity
FreemiumGoogle Search's replacement for anyone who values accuracy and citations.
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AI-powered search engine that provides cited, real-time answers. Combines web search with LLM synthesis for research and fact-checking.
Pricing
Free with limits. Pro $20/mo for unlimited Pro searches and file uploads.
Pros
- +Real-time web data
- +Sources cited on every answer
- +Generous free tier
- +Great API for developers
Cons
- -Pro searches limited even on paid
- -Sometimes over-cites
- -Mobile app lags behind web
- -Can't match ChatGPT for creative tasks
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