Perplexity AIPricing, alternatives & usage data

Perplexity AI quick facts

Perplexity AI is an AI model: AI-powered answer engine that cites sources in real time. Pricing starts at $20/mo (Pro), or $16.67/mo billed yearly, and there is a free plan. It ranks #3 of 16 in AI Models on AIWiseRank by real web traffic (#679 globally on Tranco). Popular alternatives include xAI / Grok, Groq, You.com.

Starting price:

$20/mo (Pro), or $16.67/mo billed yearly

Free plan:

Yes

Category rank:

#3 of 16 in AI Models by real web traffic

Global traffic rank:

#679 (Tranco)

Top alternatives:

xAI / Grok, Groq, You.com

How Perplexity AI compares

Among the 16 AI models we rank by traffic, Perplexity AI sits at #3, just behind Claude and ahead of Character.AI. OpenAI / ChatGPT leads the category. Its web traffic held steady over the last 30 days. At $20/mo (Pro), its entry plan is the most expensive of the 6 AI models with published prices. It is one of 7 AI models we track with a free plan.

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