Perplexity

What It Does

Perplexity combines the conversational interface of an AI assistant with the rigour of a search engine. Instead of generating answers from its training data alone, it performs real-time web searches, synthesises findings, and provides inline citations for every claim.

Key Capabilities

• ✓Real-Time Search with Citations — Every answer includes numbered citations linking directly to source pages, built into the core architecture rather than being optional.
• ✓Deep Research — Extends beyond simple queries into multi-step investigative workflows with iterative searches and cross-referencing across multiple sources.
• ✓Model Switching — Pro and Max subscribers can switch between different frontier models depending on the task—faster responses for simple queries or deeper reasoning for complex analysis.
• ✓Perplexity Computer — Extends capabilities beyond text-based Q&A to computer interface interaction for automated workflows and agentic tasks.
• ✓Search API — Developer access to integrate Perplexity's search capabilities into external applications for enterprise use cases.
• ✓Platform Availability — Accessible via web browser, iOS app, and Android app for consistent access across devices.

Integrations & Connections

Perplexity provides API access for developers to integrate search capabilities into external applications. The platform is designed as infrastructure, not just a consumer product, enabling embedding into research workflows and business applications.