Perplexity
by Perplexity AI
AI-powered search engine. Every answer comes with sources. Pro ($20/mo) unlocks GPT-5, Claude Opus, and Perplexity Spaces.
Free / $20+
AI search engine vs Google's own AI.
Perplexity vs Gemini
VS
Gemini
by Google
Google's flagship AI. Deep integration with Gmail, Docs, Drive. 2M token context on Pro. Free tier is unusually generous.
Free / $20+
Head-to-head
| Feature | Perplexity | Gemini |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | Perplexity AI | |
| Category | AI Search | Conversational AI |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | Free / $20/mo | Free / $20/mo |
| Strengths | citations on every claim, good for research, follow-up threading | 2M context, Google Workspace native, generous free tier |
| Weaknesses | weaker pure chat, some sources low-quality | inconsistent voice, sometimes over-cautious |
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