# Perplexity

> AI answer engine with sources

- Website: https://www.perplexity.ai
- Directory page: https://www.1ai.tools/t/perplexity
- Category: Research & Search
- Pricing: Freemium
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Perplexity searches the web and answers questions with cited sources and follow-ups.

### What it does
- Answers questions using live web search
- Cites every source inline
- Suggests follow-up questions
- Runs deeper multi-step research reports
- Lets you search within focused sources

### Who it is for
- Researchers who need answers with sources
- Professionals who replace web search with direct answers
- Students checking facts and references

### Pros
- Citations make answers easy to verify
- Fast and up to date
- Clean, ad-light interface

### Cons
- Advanced models and research modes need Pro
- Quality depends on the sources it finds

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