Perplexity
An AI-powered search engine that gives real-time answers with cited sources.
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Our review
Perplexity is an AI-powered search engine: real-time answers, cited sources and switchable models, uniting search, summary and provenance — great for research and fact-checking.
The free tier has limits, it's less flexible than ChatGPT, and Chinese support is average; but if you want answers that are sourced and verifiable rather than free-wheeling generation, Perplexity is the first pick.
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Who it's not for
Limits to plan for
- 免费版有查询次数限制
- 中文检索与回答质量弱于英文
- 答案仍需点开引用逐条核对
FAQ
What is Perplexity?
An AI-powered search engine that gives real-time answers with cited sources.
What are the pros and cons of Perplexity?
Pros: Real-time info, Cited sources, Accurate search, Multiple models. Cons: Limited free tier, Less flexible than ChatGPT, Average Chinese support.
How much does Perplexity cost?
Free: Free; Pro: $20/mo; Max: $200/mo.
Who is Perplexity for?
Best for Information search, Academic research, Real-time queries, Fact-checking.
What are the alternatives to Perplexity?
Consider ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, 秘塔搜索.
Pricing
- • Basic search
- • Limited models
- • More models
- • File upload
- • API
- • Top models
- • Deep research
- • Labs
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