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Perplexity
AI search engine that answers with sources.
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Overview
Perplexity is an AI-powered search engine that provides concise answers with cited sources. Built for research, it combines web browsing with LLM synthesis to deliver grounded, verifiable answers.
Key Features
- Cited answers
- Pro search mode
- Focus modes
- Threads
- API access
Best For
ResearchFact checkingContent gatheringLearning
Pros
- Source citations
- Faster than Google
- Thread persistence
Cons
- Some areas hallucinate
- Free tier limited