Perplexity
Overview
Perplexity is a search-focused AI assistant that attaches citations to every answer. It's available on Web, iOS, and Android, plus its own AI-native browser Comet. In 2026 Perplexity added an agentic system called Perplexity Computer and established itself as the go-to tool for research, comparison, and summarization workflows. Users can route queries to GPT-5.2, Claude Opus 4.6, and more.
Latest / Key Features
Comet Browser Now Free for Everyone
Perplexity's AI-native browser Comet is now free for all account holders — no subscription required and no regional restrictions. An iOS release shipped in March 2026.
Perplexity Computer (Agent)
Available on Max, Perplexity Computer orchestrates 19 different AI models to complete multi-step tasks — research, comparison, booking, and more.
Multi-Model Routing
Choose between GPT-5.2, Claude Opus 4.6, Gemini 3 Pro, Grok, and Perplexity's own Sonar. Max adds o3-pro and Opus 4.6.
Comet Plus
A standalone Comet Plus subscription exists at $5/month, and it's included free with Pro and Max.
Deep Research / Labs
Deep Research runs multi-source investigations, while Labs produces GUIs, dashboards, and mini-apps. Labs is unlimited on Max, limited on Pro.
Sora 2 Pro Video Generation
Max includes Sora 2 Pro video generation within its credit allowance.
Plans & Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Basic search, Comet browser free |
| Pro | $20 | Unlimited Pro searches, GPT-5.2 / Opus 4.6, limited Labs, Comet Plus |
| Max | $200 | Perplexity Computer, o3-pro, Opus 4.6, Sora 2 Pro, 10,000 credits, unlimited Labs |
| Enterprise | Contact sales | SSO, admin controls, no training on data |
Common Use Cases
- Research: Cited information gathering for academic/work projects
- Comparison: Side-by-side comparison of products, tools, services
- News summaries: Multi-source aggregation of current events
- Comet browsing: Page summaries, tab-wide search, form autofill
- Agent tasks: Multi-step automation via Perplexity Computer (Max)
Strengths
- ✅ Citations on every answer — traceable sources
- ✅ Multi-model — pick the best model per task
- ✅ Free Comet browser — AI browser available to everyone
- ✅ Perplexity Computer — powerful agentic system (Max)
- ✅ Sora 2 Pro video included (Max)
- ✅ Strong real-time information
Weaknesses
- ❌ Max at $200/mo is expensive for individuals
- ❌ Creative writing lags ChatGPT and Claude
- ❌ Code generation weaker than Claude
- ❌ No Custom GPT-like ecosystem
- ❌ Tight free-tier message caps
Official Links
- Website: https://perplexity.ai
- Pricing: https://www.perplexity.ai/hub/technical-faq/what-is-perplexity-pro
- Comet: https://www.perplexity.ai/comet
- Help Center: https://www.perplexity.ai/help-center/en