Perplexity
AI answer engine that searches the web and cites sources, plus deep research and the Comet AI browser.
Best for Fast cited research and web answers
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Every plan
| Plan | Monthly | Billed yearly | Per | What it includes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Not listed | per user | 3 Pro Searches/day; 1 Research query/month |
| Pro | $20 | $16.67 | per user | $200/yr; weekly Pro Search and monthly Research limits |
| Education Pro | $10 | Not listed | per verified student/educator | SheerID verification |
| Max | $200 | $166.67 | per user | $2,000/yr; advanced use limits; priority support |
| Enterprise Pro | $40 | $33.33 | per seat | $400/yr; 400 Pro Searches/week; 50 Research/month |
| Enterprise Max | $325 | $270.83 | per seat | $3,250/yr; 4,000 Pro Searches/week; 500 Research/month |
From Perplexity's own pricing page, checked . Prices are in US dollars per month; "billed yearly" is the monthly price when you pay for a year up front. A few figures (often the yearly price) are derived rather than printed on the page.
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What the free plan includes
Unlimited basic searches, about 5 Pro searches per day, no advanced model choice (third party, Apr 2026).
What it does
- Cited web answers
- Deep Research
- Comet AI browser
- Model choice
- Spaces / file uploads
Questions people ask about Perplexity
How much does Perplexity cost?
Paid plans start at $10 a month (Education Pro). 6 plans are listed above, from Perplexity's own pricing page.
Is Perplexity free?
Yes, there is a free plan: Unlimited basic searches, about 5 Pro searches per day, no advanced model choice (third party, Apr 2026)..
Does Perplexity have an API?
Yes.
Where this came from
Plans, prices and limits were copied from Perplexity's own pages and the other sources listed, then checked .
- finout.io/blog/perplexity-pricing-in-2026
- krater.ai/blog/perplexity-pricing
- tech.yahoo.com/ai/perplexity-ai/articles/perplexity-20-every-friend...
- intercom.help/perplexity-ai/en/articles/11564572-data-collection-at...
- perplexity.ai/enterprise
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