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Perplexity
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Perplexity is an AI answer engine that searches the web and responds with cited answers. The Pro subscription raises usage limits and adds premium data sources, model selection, and its Computer agent feature.
- Category
- Research
- Free access
- Free plan with standard search and a limited number of Pro searches
- API access
- Perplexity API is billed separately as pay-as-you-go credits
Is Perplexity right for you?
A good fit for
Researchers and professionals wanting cited, web-grounded answers with optional higher-limit paid plans.
Before you choose
Max is $200 monthly or $167 a month billed annually. Pro is $20 monthly or $16.67 a month billed annually.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
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| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro price | Pro costs $20/month per help center search result | Facts sourced | 2026-10-05 |
| Free access | Free plan with standard search and a limited number of Pro searches | Facts sourced | 2026-10-05 |
| API | Perplexity API is billed separately as pay-as-you-go credits | Facts sourced | 2026-10-05 |
Understand the total cost
Perplexity pricing & plans
Pro
$20.00 /mo
Billed monthly, or $16.67/month when billed annually
Max
$200.00 /mo
Billed monthly, or $167/month when billed annually
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Frequently asked questions
What is Perplexity used for?
Perplexity is an AI answer engine that searches the web and responds with cited answers. The Pro subscription raises usage limits and adds premium data sources, model selection, and its Computer agent feature.
Does Perplexity have a free plan?
Free plan with standard search and a limited number of Pro searches. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does Perplexity cost?
The listed monthly price is $20.00 USD at monthly billing. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use Perplexity through an API?
Perplexity API is billed separately as pay-as-you-go credits. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Max is $200 monthly or $167 a month billed annually. Pro is $20 monthly or $16.67 a month billed annually.
Price history
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Pro US$17/month billed annually; Max US$167/month billed annually
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