Perplexity

Search & Research

Dedicated AI search engine with cited answers and source links. Pro Search for deeper analysis, Academic mode for research, real-time web search with follow-up questions.

Why Use Perplexity

Best pure AI search tool. Every answer includes citations and sources. Academic mode perfect for research. Pro Search goes deeper than standard results. Replacing Google for many knowledge workers.

Use Cases for Builders

Practical ways to use Perplexity in your workflow

Research technical topics with cited sources and academic papers
Validate product ideas by searching for existing solutions
Stay current on industry trends with real-time search
Get deep analysis on complex topics with Pro Search
Ask follow-up questions to drill into specific details

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