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| Feature | Perplexity | ChatGPT |
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| What it is | AI search that answers with citations | General-purpose AI assistant for drafting, analysis, and answers |
| Primary category | research | ai assistants |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid tiers | Free plan + paid tiers |
| Pricing notes | Free tier plus a paid subscription with higher limits and more capable models. Verify on the official site. | Free tier plus paid individual and business plans. See the official pricing page for current tiers. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| AI functionality | Yes | Yes |
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| Best for | Anyone who needs answers they can verify | Owners and staff who write, summarize, or research daily |
| Business size | Any | Any |
| Editorial rating | Not yet rated | Not yet rated |
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| Visit | Official site(opens in a new tab) | Official site(opens in a new tab) |
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