Bottom line: An AI search service that answers questions with cited web sources, with a free plan and a $20/month Pro plan.
- Free plan
- Cites sources
- Searches may train AI (opt-out)
- Not tested yet
Before you sign up
Checked 2026-09-29 · Based on official info · Not tested by us
An AI answer engine that searches the web for your question and writes an answer with citation links to its sources.
Data sheet
Compiled from the official sources linked below
| What it does | Searches the web and answers questions with cited sources. Paid plans add more Pro Search, Research, several advanced AI models and image generation. |
|---|---|
| Cost | Free ($0/month), Pro ($20/month), Max ($200/month). Enterprise Pro starts at $40 per seat per month; Education Pro is $10/month with student verification. |
| Sign-up | Needed for paid plans and settings. How much works without logging in: Not confirmed. |
| Operator | Perplexity AI, Inc. |
| Watch out | Per its privacy policy, search information may be used to improve its AI models; you can opt out in settings when logged in. AI answers can be wrong, so check the sources. |
When to use it
Use it when you want a quick, sourced summary instead of opening many web pages yourself.
Before you use it
The free plan has very limited Pro Searches. Verify answers against the cited sources, and turn off AI data use in settings if you prefer.
How to use it
- Open perplexity.ai.
- Type your question into the search box.
- Read the answer and open the cited links to check the details.
Why people use it
Per Ahrefs estimates, South Korea is Perplexity’s #3 country by traffic (about 760K visits from Korea).
Checked: 2026-09-29 · Compiled from official sources; not tested by us. Terms can change, so check the official page before use. · Official site · Official site · Pricing page · Privacy policy