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Perplexity

AI tool

AI answer engine with cited sources

4.6
Freemium · from $20/mo
Best for Research and fact-finding where you need to see the sources
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Overview

Perplexity is an AI answer engine that searches the live web and returns concise answers with inline citations, plus deeper research and file analysis on paid plans.

Key features

  • Cited, source-linked answers
  • Focus modes for academic and social sources
  • File and PDF analysis
  • Spaces for saved research

Pros

  • Citations make fact-checking easy
  • Always up to date
  • Clean, fast interface

Cons

  • Less suited to long creative writing
  • Best models are paid

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