Alternatives
Perplexity alternatives
We compared 3 alternatives to Perplexity that share its category or at least two of its use cases. Elicit, You.com, Consensus have a free plan. All prices come from each tool's own pricing page.
What you'd be replacing
Perplexity
Perplexity is an AI answer engine that replies with inline citations to its sources. A Free plan exists, and paid plans start at $17 per month with Pro, a figure its pricing page ties to annual payment; Max is the higher tier. It is aimed at people who need to do research and want to check where each answer comes from.
- Answers with inline citations to sources
- Choice between multiple AI models
- Deep research (Pro) and expert-level research (Max)
- Computer agent that builds apps, tools and documents
- Persistent agent teammates
- Automations, artifacts, plugins and projects
At a glance
| Tool | Model | Price | Free plan | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perplexity(compared against) | Freemium | From $17/mo | Yes | Web |
| Elicit | Freemium | From $75/mo | Yes | API |
| You.com | Freemium | Free plan available | Yes | API |
| Consensus | Freemium | From $20/mo | Yes | Not stated |
How each one differs from Perplexity
Elicit
From $75/mo- Pricier entry plan: $75 vs $17 per month
- Also lists API
- Overlaps on: do research
You.com
Free plan available- Also lists API
- Overlaps on: do research
Consensus
From $20/mo- Pricier entry plan: $20 vs $17 per month
- Overlaps on: do research
Alternatives are chosen by shared category and use cases, then ordered by overlap. The rule is on the methodology page.