Perplexity is an AI search engine that answers questions with cited sources in real time. Unlike ChatGPT, every answer includes links to source material, making it more reliable for research. Pro Search digs deeper with multi-step reasoning.
Pros
+Real-time web search with cited sources
+Much less hallucination than uncited AI tools
+Pro Search for multi-step research queries
+Generous free tier
Cons
−Sources occasionally low quality or misrepresented
−Less useful for creative or writing tasks
−Pro needed for image generation and advanced models
Key features
Real-time web searchCited answersPro Search multi-stepImage generationFile analysisCollections
Best for
Researchers, students, and professionals who need reliable answers with verifiable sources