Perplexity

Product Type:
Search engine and chatbot

Description:
Perplexity AI is a conversation-based search engine that uses natural language processing to provide precise answers. It quotes sources from the web that are linked directly in the text. Its central functions include processing questions, follow-up questions, targeted searches and saving the search history. The platform combines the features of an AI chatbot (such as ChatGPT) with those of classic search engines. The free basic model uses GPT-3.5, while the Pro version offers access to more advanced models such as GPT-4 and Claude 3. Perplexity is available online and as a smartphone app.

Features / Components:
- Answer quality: Context understanding, summaries, source references, multimedia answers
- Technology: Natural language processing, analysis of text, images and files
- Pro Search & Quick Search: Two modes: quick basic answers / in-depth, detailed research with follow-up questions
- Language assistance: Text-to-speech

Price (without guarantee):
Freemium: free
Pro: USD 20 per month per user (March 2025)
Enterprise: USD 40 per month (March 2025)