Compare other tools Tool ChatGPT Perplexity Price From $8/month Pricing information is currently unavailable. Free plan Free plan Free plan Best for Everyday questions and general task help Writing assistance across many formats Generating and explaining code Getting fast, cited answers from the live web Researching current events or recently published topics Multi-step deep research reports Ease of use Usable by beginners Usable by beginners Key features Multi-model chat with multiple capability and speed tiers Web browsing and live search Code writing and execution in a sandbox Image generation built in Voice conversation mode Real-time web search with inline citations on every response Deep research mode for automated multi-step reports Multiple model options on paid plans File and image uploads on paid plans Spaces for organising research projects Integrations Zapier, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Wolfram Alpha Zapier, Slack API Available Available Skill level Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate Platforms Web, iOS, Android, API Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension Main advantages Supports multiple models including reasoning-focused tiers Free tier is capable for everyday use Works with images, files, voice and code in one product Large library of user-created custom GPTs Every answer comes with source citations by default Deep research mode produces detailed reports automatically Free tier is usable with no account required Main disadvantages Most capable models require a paid plan Free tier has usage limits during peak demand Memory is opt-in and limited on the free tier More capable models and higher limits require a paid plan Not designed for creative or long-form writing tasks Data checked Checked October 4, 2026 Checked October 4, 2026 Try ChatGPT Try Perplexity
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