Perplexity
by Perplexity AI
Perplexity is an AI-powered answer engine that provides accurate, cited responses by searching the web and using advanced AI models.
August 2022
Multiple models (Claude, GPT-4, Llama)
Free
Pros
- Excellent for research with up-to-date information
- Provides citations for answers
- Uses multiple AI models for optimal responses
- Clean, search-focused interface
- Good for factual queries
Cons
- •Less conversational than some alternatives
- •Not as good for creative tasks
- •Limited customization
- •Sometimes overwhelming with information
Core Features
- Multimodal Capabilities
Ability to understand and process images, audio, and other media types
- •Plugins/Extensions
Support for third-party plugins to extend functionality
- Web Browsing
Ability to search and retrieve information from the internet
- Code Generation
Ability to write, debug, and explain code in various programming languages
- Data Analysis
Ability to analyze and interpret data, charts, and tables
Additional Features
- •Long Context Window
Ability to remember and process long conversations and documents
- •Voice Interface
Support for voice input and output
- API Access
Availability of API for developers to integrate with applications
- Mobile App
Availability of dedicated mobile applications
- •Customization
Ability to customize the model's behavior and responses