Perplexity Pricing (2026)
Full breakdown of Perplexity plans, costs, and what you get at each tier. See how it compares to other AI search tools.
Perplexity pricing
AI SearchChecked Aug 2026- Pro$20/monthor $16.67/month billed yearly
A free tier is available.
Usage limits are approximate. Requests: Unlimited Pro searches (~300+/day); ~20 Deep Research reports daily
What it covers
AI search engine with cited answers, Research mode, and access to GPT-5.2, Claude, and Gemini.
- Cited answers with inline sources
- Research mode for multi-step reports
- Access to GPT-5.2, Claude, Gemini 3 Pro
- Image and video generation
- Perplexity Computer agentic tool
Cost projections
| Period | Monthly billing | Annual billing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | $20 | $16.67 |
| 3 months | $60 | $50.01 |
| 6 months | $120 | $100.02 |
| 12 months | $240 | $200.04 |
| Annual savings | Save $39.96/yr |
Compare AI Search pricing
| Tool | Monthly | Annual | Free tier | Usage limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perplexity | $20/month | $16.67/month | Yes | Unlimited Pro searches (~300+/day); ~20 Deep Research reports daily |
| ChatGPT | $20/month | $16.67/month | Yes | ~160 frontier-model messages per 3 hours, plus weekly Thinking caps |
| Claude | $20/month | $16.67/month | Yes | ~45 messages per 5 hours, plus weekly caps shared with Claude Code |
| Gemini | $19.99/month | $16.67/month | Yes | ~4x free-tier chat limits plus ~1,000 monthly AI credits for media |
| Notion AI | $20/month | $16/month | Yes | Trial AI responses only on Plus; full AI moved to Business plan in 2026 |
| Grok | $30/month | $25/month | Yes | High shared limits across chat, Imagine media, and voice; caps unpublished |
| Poe | $20/month | $16.67/month | Yes | ~1M monthly points shared across all bots and models |
| Le Chat | $14.99/month | $14.99/month | Yes | Higher message limits across Mistral models; caps unpublished |
| Kimi | $19/month | $19/month | Yes | Higher chat and agent usage limits; exact caps unpublished |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Perplexity Pro cost?
Perplexity Pro costs $20/mo (or ~$16.67/mo billed annually) and includes unlimited Pro searches, Research mode for multi-step reports, access to GPT-5.2, Claude, and Gemini 3 Pro, and image/video generation.
Is Perplexity free to use?
Yes, Perplexity offers a free tier with limited Pro searches and basic model access. The free plan provides cited answers for quick queries, while Pro unlocks research-grade features and premium models.
How is Perplexity different from ChatGPT?
Perplexity is an AI search engine that cites its sources with inline references. ChatGPT is a general-purpose assistant. Perplexity excels at research and fact-finding with verifiable answers, while ChatGPT is better for creative tasks and coding.
What is Perplexity Research mode?
Research mode conducts multi-step web research, synthesizing information from dozens of sources into a comprehensive report. It is similar to Google's Deep Research but available at $20/mo instead of requiring a Google One AI Premium subscription.
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