Search
Ask anything in plain language and get a short answer from the live web, with numbered citations.
“What time does the sun set in Colombo today?”
In short
Ask, research, create and get things done
Perplexity started as an answer engine: ask a question, get a written answer with sources. It now also researches (Deep Research), creates (reports, spreadsheets, apps and Pages), organises (Spaces and your Library) and acts (Perplexity Computer and the Comet browser). The free plan covers everyday use; Pro and Max raise limits and unlock the creation and agent tools.
Features
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Ask and research
Get cited answers, from quick facts to full reportsPro Search
Runs several searches for harder questions and breaks the answer into clear steps.
“Compare the three cheapest EVs in the UK on range and price.”
Learn more →Deep Research
Runs dozens of searches, reads the sources and writes a long, structured report in minutes.
“Write a market overview of plant-based milk in Southeast Asia.”
Learn more →Follow-up threads
Keep asking in the same thread; Perplexity remembers what you asked before.
“Which of those is best for a family of four?”
Source focus
Point a search at the web, academic papers, social discussions or finance data.
Academic focus for peer-reviewed sources only.
Learn more →Voice
Ask out loud and hear answers in the mobile, desktop and Comet apps.
Hands-free questions while cooking or driving.
Learn more →File and image uploads
Upload PDFs, spreadsheets, documents or photos and ask questions about them.
“Summarise this 40-page report and list its key numbers.”
Learn more →Create
Turn research into documents, apps and imagesCreate files and apps (Labs)
Ask for a finished output, such as a report with charts, a spreadsheet, a dashboard or a small web app.
“Build a dashboard of the top 10 economies by GDP growth.”
Learn more →Pages
Turn research into a clean, shareable article with sections and images.
Publish a guide to your team from a research thread.
Learn more →Image generation
Create images from a description inside your thread.
“A simple diagram of the water cycle for kids.”
Organise
Keep projects, history and models under controlSpaces
Group threads and files for a project, add custom instructions and share with others.
A Space for your thesis with your papers and notes.
Learn more →Library and history
Every thread is saved to your Library, where you can search, reopen or delete it.
Find last week’s research in seconds.
Choice of AI models
Pick the model behind an answer, including Perplexity’s Sonar and models from other AI companies.
Compare how two models answer the same question.
Learn more →Get things done
Agents and browsers that act for youPerplexity Computer
An AI agent that carries out multi-step tasks in the cloud: research, documents, apps and actions across connected tools.
“Research five competitors and build a comparison spreadsheet.”
Learn more →Personal Computer (Mac)
Lets Perplexity work with folders, apps and the Comet browser on your Mac, asking before sensitive steps.
“Find last month’s invoices and total them.”
Learn more →Comet browser
Perplexity’s free AI browser, with an assistant that understands your tabs and pages.
“Summarise these five tabs into one table.”
Learn more →Connectors
Link apps such as Gmail and Google Calendar so answers can use your own information.
“What’s on my calendar tomorrow, and do I need to prep?”
Discover
News, markets and productsDiscover
A feed of trending stories, each summarised with sources.
Catch up on today’s tech news in two minutes.
Finance
Stock, crypto and company pages with prices, charts and cited summaries.
“How did Apple’s last earnings compare with forecasts?”
Shopping
Compare products, read summarised reviews and check prices in one place.
“Best running shoes for flat feet under $120.”
Everywhere
Apps and developer toolsApps everywhere
Use Perplexity on the web, iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac and Windows, with your Library synced.
Start on your phone, continue on your laptop.
Learn more →API for developers
Build Perplexity’s cited search into your own apps with the Agent API and Search API.
Add sourced answers to a support chatbot.
Learn more →Plan details and limits change often. Check limits and credits and Perplexity’s own pricing page for the latest.
Plans
Features by plan
Free $0 · Pro $20/month · Max $200/month (US prices, October 2026).
| Feature | Free | Pro | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Search | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Pro Search | Limited | Much more | Highest |
| Deep Research | Limited | More | Highest |
| File uploads | Limited | More, larger files | Highest |
| Spaces | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Choice of AI models | — | Yes | Yes, incl. newest |
| Create files and apps (Labs) | — | Yes | Yes |
| Image generation | — | Yes | Yes |
| Perplexity Computer | — | Yes, with credits | Monthly credits |
| Personal Computer (Mac) | — | Yes | Yes |
| Comet browser | Free | Free | Free |
Compare in detail: Free vs Pro · Pro vs Max · Is Pro worth it?
Try it
12 things to try with Perplexity right now
Each one opens on Perplexity with the question filled in. All work on the free plan.
LearnExplain quantum computing like I’m 15, with one everyday example.Fact-checkIs it true that we only use 10% of our brains? Cite scientific sources.ShopBest budget robot vacuums for pet hair this year, compared in a table with sources.TravelPlan a 3-day trip to Ella, Sri Lanka, with train times and budget stays.StudyGive me 5 peer-reviewed studies on sleep and memory, with one-line summaries.WorkSummarise the key changes in the latest EU AI Act guidance for small businesses.MoneyExplain how index funds work and their main risks, with sources.HealthWhat does current research say about the benefits of walking 10,000 steps? Cite sources.WriteGive me an outline for a blog post on remote work productivity, with sources for each point.CodeHow do I read a CSV file in Python with pandas? Show a short example and link the docs.NewsSummarise today’s top three technology stories in bullet points with sources.CompareCompare iPhone and Pixel on camera, battery and software updates, with sources.
More ideas: prompt library · use cases.
Choose
Which feature should I use?
A quick factSearchSeconds, free, cited
A detailed answerPro SearchSeveral searches, step by step
A full reportDeep ResearchMinutes, long and structured
A chart, sheet or appLabsFinished outputs (Pro)
Questions about my fileFile uploadsPDFs, sheets, images
A long projectSpacesThreads, files, instructions
A task done for mePerplexity ComputerAgent, uses credits
Help while browsingCometFree AI browser
New to Perplexity? Start with the beginner’s guide.
FAQ
Perplexity features questions
What can you do with Perplexity AI?
You can ask questions and get cited answers from the live web, research topics in depth with Deep Research, upload files to analyse, organise projects in Spaces, create reports, spreadsheets and small apps, choose AI models, follow news and markets, and on paid plans have Perplexity Computer carry out multi-step tasks.
Which Perplexity features are free?
Free includes unlimited quick searches, follow-up threads, source focus, voice, Spaces, Discover, Finance, Shopping and the Comet browser, plus limited Pro Search, Deep Research and file uploads. Pro raises those limits and adds model choice, Labs and image generation.
What is the difference between Pro Search and Deep Research?
Pro Search runs several searches to answer a harder question in a few seconds. Deep Research runs dozens of searches and writes a long, structured report, taking a few minutes. Use Pro Search for detailed answers and Deep Research for reports.
What is Perplexity Computer?
Perplexity Computer is an AI agent that carries out multi-step tasks for you in the cloud, such as researching, building documents and acting across connected apps. It launched for Max in February 2026 and opened to Pro in March 2026. It uses credits: Max includes monthly credits, while Pro relies on promotional or purchased credits.
Can Perplexity create documents and spreadsheets?
Yes. On Pro and Max, Labs (create files and apps) can build reports with charts, spreadsheets, dashboards and simple web apps. On any plan you can turn research into a shareable Page or copy answers into your own documents.
Which AI models does Perplexity use?
Perplexity’s own Sonar model powers many answers. On paid plans you can choose other leading models, including ones from OpenAI, Anthropic and Google. The list changes often, so check the model picker.
Is Comet part of Perplexity?
Yes. Comet is Perplexity’s free AI browser with a built-in assistant. Since August 2026, letting the assistant control the browser for you uses Perplexity Computer credits.
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Search, Spaces, Discover and limited Deep Research are all on the free plan.