Perplexity: pricing, what it does and real use cases
An AI answer engine with cited sources, deep research reports and 'Computer' tasks that build documents and apps.
ResearchSubscriptionFree tierBy Perplexity
Starting price
Free; Pro $17/mo
Pricing model
Subscription
Use cases we found
0
Prices checked
October 21, 2026
Jobs it fits
- Quick cited answers
- Deep research reports
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | |
| Pro | $17/mo | billed annually |
| Max | $167/mo | billed annually |
Monthly (non-annual) prices weren't shown on the page we captured.
Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/pro, checked October 21, 2026. Prices change; confirm on the vendor's page.
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