Perplexity is an AI-powered answer engine. Instead of giving you a page of links, it searches the web, reads the results and writes a short answer with numbered citations, so you can see exactly where each fact came from. It is a quick way to research a topic and check sources at the same time.
Key features
- Direct answers with clickable source citations
- Follow-up questions that keep the context of your search
- Focus modes for academic papers, videos or discussions
- Voice search and the ability to ask about photos
- Save threads into collections for later
Who it is for
Students, researchers and curious people who want answers they can verify.
Good to know
The free version is generous; Perplexity Pro unlocks more advanced searches and models.