Perplexity
An AI answer engine that cites its sources.
Overview
Perplexity is an AI-powered search and answer engine. It responds to questions with concise, sourced answers, making it useful for quick research you can verify.
How Indians use it
Indian students and journalists use Perplexity for fast research with citations, checking facts before publishing or submitting work. Verified students get a discounted plan.
Pros
- +Answers include citations
- +Fast and focused
- +Discounted plan for students
Cons
- –Less suited to long creative writing
- –Paid plans billed in USD
Pricing
Free; Pro at $20/mo; students $10/mo
Free; Pro approx ₹1,700/mo
Best for
Research with verifiable sources
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