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Perplexity

AI search that answers with citations

An answer engine that searches the web and returns a written answer with links to its sources.

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Overview

Perplexity is most useful for questions where you need to check the source — competitor pricing, vendor comparisons, local market research, regulation basics. The citations are the feature; use them, because the summary can still be wrong.

What local businesses use it for

Vendor and competitor research
Local market questions
Quick fact-finding with sources

Key capabilities

Cited answers
Follow-up questions
File upload on paid tiers
Focused search modes

Where it is strong

Sources are shown by default

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Trade-offs to know

Summaries can misread a source — check the link
Not a substitute for professional advice

Integrations

API available

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