Perplexity
AI search engine that cites its sources in real time.
About Perplexity
Perplexity is an AI-powered search engine available on web, iOS, and Android that queries the live web in real time and returns concise answers with inline citations, allowing users to verify every claim. Unlike traditional search engines that return a list of links, Perplexity synthesises information from multiple sources into a direct answer with a follow-up question interface. Pro subscribers can select which AI model answers their query — GPT-4o, Claude, Gemini, or Perplexity's own Sonar models — and access more search capacity. Focus modes filter searches to specific sources like academic papers, Reddit, or YouTube. Perplexity is used by researchers, developers, and knowledge workers who need fast, cited answers to complex questions without manually reading through multiple web pages.
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Best for researchers and knowledge workers who need quick, cited answers without wading through a list of links.
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