Perplexity review
Answer engine with real citations
4.8
freemium15M+ usersTop RatedTrendingCommunity TrustedFree Tier
90
ToolHund Score
Elite
Top 5%
Our verdict
Perplexity returns concise, cited answers backed by live web sources. Pro adds GPT-5, Claude and Gemini models plus deep research reports.
ToolHund Score: 90/100 · Best for: Replacing Google when you need a sourced answer, not 10 blue links.
Strengths
- Inline citations
- Strong fit for replacing google when you need a sourced answer, not 10 blue links.
- Real free plan you can ship work with
Weaknesses
- Best features sit behind the paid plan
- Output quality varies with prompt skill
- Limited offline use — internet required
Pricing
Free · Pro $20/mo
Strong — free plan covers most casual use, paid unlocks pro workflows
Features
- Inline citations
- Pro Search & Spaces
- File upload Q&A
- Model picker