Perplexity is an AI answer engine that searches the web in real time and returns concise responses with inline citations. It is designed for source discovery, current-information research and rapid fact-finding, with paid plans adding higher limits, file uploads, Projects and deeper research features. Citations make claims easier to inspect, but users should still open the original sources and evaluate their quality before relying on an answer.
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