Perplexity
S tierAI search done right. Cited answers, not chat theater.
Kai's verdict
S-tier for search. I use it before Google now. If you're still Googling everything, try this for a week.
Strengths
- Sources every claim
- Fast, current answers
- Pro Search runs multi-step research
- Spaces for persistent context
Weaknesses
- Not a general chatbot
- Answers can be shallow on complex topics
Best for
Replacing Google for any question where you want a cited answer in seconds.
Pricing
Free + $20/mo Pro