Perplexity

An AI Q&A and search tool that includes cited sources.

Official site

In brief Better for looking things up than for casual chat. It has free and Pro plans.

The comment is an editorial opinion. It does not mean we have tried the product ourselves or completed a review.

Pricing notes: The official plans page offers a free sign-up and lists Pro, Max, Enterprise, and other plans.

Verified on: 2026-11-10 (Asia/Shanghai)

Pricing source: https://www.perplexity.ai/pro

Official URL: https://www.perplexity.ai

Mainland access: Blocked in mainland China. Tested on 2026-11-10. Method: Official sites tested from multiple speed-test nodes in mainland China (WebSitePulse: HTTP checks of the official site from Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou). This only says whether the official site opened at that time. It does not mean features, sign-in, or payments work in mainland China.

Sources: https://www.perplexity.ai · https://www.perplexity.ai/pro

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