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Perplexity Research
by Perplexity AI
Give it a complex question, wait a few minutes, and get back a sourced research report instead of a quick answer.
Free + PaidAI AgentSearch-First
Last checked: 28 September 2026
The details
- What it does
- A research mode that performs dozens of searches, reads hundreds of sources, reasons through the material, and produces a comprehensive report with citations.
- Cost
- Limited access on the free plan · Extended access on Perplexity Pro and higher tiers.
Best for
- Research you need to verify
- Health & medical questions
- Reports you'll share with others
- Anything where sources matter
Kevin’s take
“My preferred research agent — they show their sources very clearly. If someone's going to ask 'where does this come from?', Perplexity is the one to use.”
— Kevin, formerly of IT Support
Knowing the tool is just the start.
We teach non-tech people how to actually use AI — what to ask, how to ask it, and what to do with the answers. Tutorials, prompts, plain English. All of it.
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