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Perplexity

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Answer engine with citations and a Deep Research mode. Its Comet browser has agent features.

Pricing, as reported

Reported: Pro $17/mo billed annually, includes Deep Research. See perplexity.ai/hub/pricing.

Taken from third-party write-ups, not confirmed with the vendor. Checked Oct 27, 2026. Prices change often; confirm before you buy.

Where it ranks

Use caseRankScore
Deep research2 of 379
Score breakdown: Deep research
Task completion22/30
Useful autonomy12/15
Safety and approvals12/15
Cost predictability8/10
Setup effort9/10
Maturity and availability9/10
Integrations and reach7/10

In the weekly issues

  • Issue 1: ranked #7 with 66/100 Docs-only
    Perplexity's computer-use agent can now run entirely on your Mac. Needs a paid plan and a high-memory Mac (36 GB recommended). Local models are usually less capable than cloud ones; we have not measured the gap.