Perplexity Pricing 2026
by Perplexity AI · Last verified 2026-06-06
Plans
2
Starting at
Free
Max plan
$20/mo
API
No API
Best for
🔍 Research🌐 Web Search📎 Citations✅ Fact-checking
Limitations:not for creative writingdeep research limits cut in 2026
Plans & Pricing
Free
Occasional web research
Free
Models: Standard search
pro searches per day: 5
Pro
Researchers, journalists, anyone needing cited web answers
$20/mo
$16.67/mo billed annually
Models: Claude, GPT-4o, Sonar Large (user's choice)
pro searches per day: unlimiteddeep research per month: 20✓ file upload
Recommended for these tasks
🔍 Research & Fact-checking
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Frequently asked questions
Is Perplexity free?
Yes, Perplexity has a free plan. Occasional web research
How much does Perplexity cost?
Perplexity offers 2 plans: Free at Free, Pro at $20/mo.
Is Perplexity worth it in 2026?
Perplexity is particularly strong for: research, web-search, citations. At $20/month, it's a versatile choice for power users. Use the optimizer to see if it fits your workflow.
Pricing last verified 2026-06-06. All prices in USD/month (monthly billing). Annual billing typically saves 15-20%. Verify current prices at each provider's official pricing page before subscribing.