Perplexity AI · General AI
Perplexity
AI search that shows its sources.
An AI answer engine that searches the live web and cites where every answer came from — closer to search than to a chat companion.
Open in the XNewsAi app →Best for
- Research where you want to see the actual sources
- Fact-checking
- Quick answers with citations
Not the best fit for
- Long creative writing or coding — it's a search-first tool
What it costs
Freemium. Free plan available; Pro is about $20/month.
Unlimited basic search for free, plus a handful of deeper "Pro Search" queries per day.
Prices checked AUG 2026.
How hard is it?
Easy. Sign in and start typing — nothing to configure.
Works on
Web, iOS, Android
Who it's for
- Researchers
- Students
- Anyone who wants to check where an answer came from
It may not fit if
Not built for long creative writing or coding.