Perplexity AI Review (2025)
AI search engine with cited sources
★★★★☆
4.6/5 overall
Free tier available
Pros
- ✓Real-time web search
- ✓Cites every source
- ✓Great for research
- ✓Clean interface
- ✓Free tier is generous
Cons
- ✗Less creative than GPT/Claude
- ✗Focused on search, not chat
- ✗No image generation
- ✗Pro required for best models
Best For
Research, fact-checking, staying current on news/topics