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Perplexity Pro

by Perplexity AI · Text & Chat · Research

The AI-powered search engine.

84/100AIVerso score
#27 of 54in Text & Chat
From $20/moStarting price
YesFree tier
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What is Perplexity Pro?

Perplexity is an AI answer engine that searches the web and replies with cited sources. Perplexity Pro adds access to frontier models, Deep Research reports and more file uploads.

Best for

Perplexity Pro pricing

Perplexity Pro has a free tier. Price: From $20/mo.

Plans & prices

Prices as published by Perplexity AI. This page was last updated on November 13, 2026; prices and plans change often, so check the provider’s pricing page before you buy.

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At a glance

ProviderPerplexity AI
CategoryText & Chat, Research
Starting priceFrom $20/mo
Free tierYes
API accessYes
Open sourceNo
Mobile appiOS & Android
Browser extensionYes

Key facts

Capability ratings

Math & Logice.g. AIME, MATH-500
68
Programminge.g. SWE-bench, LiveCodeBench
60
Reasoninge.g. GPQA, ARC
75
Knowledgee.g. MMLU-Pro
90
Long Contexte.g. MRCR, needle tests
85
Instruction Followinge.g. IFEval
80
Agent Capabilitye.g. Terminal-Bench, tool use
75

AIVerso capability ratings (0–100), an editorial summary informed by public benchmark results. Higher is better.

Features

✗ Image generation
✗ Video generation
✗ Native audio model
✓ Web search
✗ Voice mode (app)
✓ PDF analysis

Strengths

Free tier available
Built-in web search
API access for developers
iOS & Android apps
Browser extension available

Limitations

Closed model — cannot be self-hosted

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Perplexity Pro?

Perplexity is an AI answer engine that searches the web and replies with cited sources. Perplexity Pro adds access to frontier models, Deep Research reports and more file uploads.

What is Perplexity Pro best for?

Perplexity Pro is a strong pick for: Research with sources you can check; Current events and fast fact-finding; Replacing traditional web search for questions.

How much does Perplexity Pro cost?

Perplexity Pro starts at From $20/mo (Free · Pro $20/mo · Max $200/mo · Enterprise per seat). A free tier is available.

Is Perplexity Pro free?

Yes — Perplexity Pro has a free tier. Pricing: From $20/mo (details: Free · Pro $20/mo · Max $200/mo · Enterprise per seat).

What are the best alternatives to Perplexity Pro?

The highest-rated AI chatbots & text models from other providers on AIVerso are Claude Fable 5.2 (99/100), Gemini 4 Carbon (98/100), GPT-6 Astra (98/100).

Does Perplexity Pro have an API?

Yes, Perplexity Pro can be used via an API.

Is Perplexity Pro open source?

No, Perplexity Pro is a closed, proprietary model from Perplexity AI.

How does AIVerso rate Perplexity Pro?

Perplexity Pro scores 84/100 on AIVerso and ranks #27 of 54 in Text & Chat. Scores combine public benchmark results, features and pricing; commissions never influence them.

How we rate: Scores and capability ratings are based on public benchmarks, provider documentation, features and pricing — not on commission rates. Prices can change; check the provider's site before buying. Last updated: November 13, 2026.