Perplexity
AI answer engine with cited, real-time research
4.5Free; Pro $20/moBest for Investors replacing ad hoc googling with cited, auditable AI research
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Overview
Perplexity is the AI answer engine that pairs live web research with citations — the fastest first pass on a market, competitor set, or founder background check — with Deep Research mode for long-form analysis and internal file search on team plans. Individual Pro runs $20/month, while Enterprise Pro seats are $40/month with SSO, admin controls, and data-retention options.
Key features
- Cited, real-time web research answers
- Deep Research mode for multi-step long-form analysis
- Access to multiple frontier models
- Internal knowledge and file search on enterprise plans
- Spaces for organizing research threads by deal or theme
Pros
- Fast, well-cited answers analysts actually trust
- Simple per-seat pricing versus opaque enterprise AI deals
- Deep Research produces respectable first-pass market scans
Cons
- Not finance-specific; no data-room or CRM awareness
- Web-sourced depth varies on private-market questions
- Internal connectors are younger than dedicated enterprise-search rivals