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Perplexity
A tier in Chat Assistants. An AI answer engine that searches the web and answers with inline citations, built for research and fact-finding.
Our take
Perplexity sits in our A tier (excellent) for chat assistants. It's best for: Research questions where you want sources.
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- Made by
- Perplexity
- Category
- Chat Assistants
- Tier
- A: Excellent
- Pricing
- Plans change often; see the official site.
- Last reviewed
- Oct 15, 2026
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