| Summary | Must see - There is no way not to investigate the capabilities of this software. |
|---|---|
| Accessibility | A new approach to researching the internet. Provides links to sources of the answers provided as well as recommendations for further research. Archiving conversations on specific topics also helps keeping an overview. |
| Limitations | The initial free version early 2024 had a limited in text input which hasn’t been a problem so far. |
| Specifics | Perplexity is using its own LLM’s but is also tapping into ChatGPT or Claude. |
| Q&A | Developer - Very mature website - plenty of context and support information. |
| Manuals - none in the conventional sense. | |
| Videos - plenty: (external link) | |
| Last evaluation | March 2025 |
| Status | Very good results for research and reasonably good with generation of code. Very impressed with the extended DeepResearch functionality. |
| Note … | the range of functions might have evolved since our review! |
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Perplexity: AI-Powered Answer Engine for Search, Research, and Knowledge Discovery
Perplexity AI is an advanced AI-powered research assistant designed to help users find accurate, up-to-date information quickly and efficiently. It features a conversational interface that allows users to ask questions in natural language and receive concise, well-sourced answers with citations. Perplexity supports deep research, document analysis, and summarization, making it ideal for students, professionals, and researchers. It offers Pro and Enterprise plans for enhanced capabilities, including advanced search, collaboration tools, and API access. The platform emphasizes user privacy and supports multiple languages, making it accessible globally. Perplexity also introduces innovative tools like Comet for agentic search experiences.