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Perplexity

Perplexity is the research and evidence tool. We use it before synthesis, not after: find current sources, compare claims, collect citations, then move the thinking into Claude or a written playbook.

Our rating
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Pricing
Free / $17+
Last re-tested
May 1, 2026
Website
perplexity.ai →
VERDICT
Use it when the workflow needs evidence. It is not the final writer; it is the source-finding layer.

Best for

  • Current-source research where links and citations are required
  • Vendor, market, competitor, and policy checks before making recommendations
  • Starting a due-diligence pass before Claude writes the final synthesis
  • Finding enough signal to know what deserves deeper manual verification

Skip if

  • You are researching private internal material that is not approved for upload
  • You need a polished final narrative more than source discovery
  • The question can be answered faster from official docs you already know

Pricing breakdown

Plan
Cost
What you get
Free
$0
Enough to test source-backed search habits.
Pro
$17/mo annual
Higher limits and stronger models for personal research.
Enterprise Pro
$34/seat/mo annual
Team research, app/file search, premium citations, and admin controls.
Enterprise Max
$271/seat/mo annual
Much higher research, model, and file limits for heavy teams.