# Perplexity [14 research-agent](https://www.agentlist.io/categories/research-agent)/[Perplexity](https://www.agentlist.io/ai/perplexity)/ACTIVE/aka Perplexity Deep Research, Perplexity Labs Perplexity is the answer-engine that grew into a research agent: Deep Research and Labs modes run multi-step searches, build reports, and even produce dashboards and mini-apps. - [Web research](https://www.agentlist.io/capabilities/web-research) - [Cited answers](https://www.agentlist.io/capabilities/citations) - [API-native](https://www.agentlist.io/capabilities/api-native) SEC.01 ## What it does - 01Answer engine + citations - 02Deep Research mode - 03Labs (reports, dashboards, apps) - 04Model choice - 05Comet browser agent - 06API (Sonar) SEC.02 ## Who it's for Fast, citation-first research for individuals — the strongest free tier in the category. PRICING ## Pricing Free; Pro $20/mo; Max $200/mo. List prices as checked against the vendor's pricing page on 2026-09-25; plans change often, so confirm before deciding. caveat · before you adopt Deep Research/Labs quotas sit behind Pro/Max; Perplexity's publisher-content controversies are worth knowing about if you publish its outputs. ALT ## Other research agents (6) [ChatGPT Deep Research OpenAI · research-agent chat/api · cloud · Included in ChatGPT tiers (query limits vary); API via deep-research models](https://www.agentlist.io/systems/deep-research) [Gemini Deep Research Google · research-agent chat/api · cloud · Included in Google AI Pro/Ultra](https://www.agentlist.io/systems/gemini-deep-research) [Genspark Genspark · research-agent chat/api · cloud · Free credits; Plus ~$25/mo — verify](https://www.agentlist.io/systems/genspark) [Hebbia (Matrix) Hebbia · research-agent chat/api · cloud · Enterprise (quote-based)](https://www.agentlist.io/systems/hebbia) [Elicit Elicit · research-agent chat/api · cloud · Free; Plus ~$12/mo; Pro ~$49/mo — verify](https://www.agentlist.io/systems/elicit) [AlphaSense AlphaSense · research-agent chat/api · cloud · Enterprise (quote-based)](https://www.agentlist.io/systems/alphasense) FAQ ## Frequently asked ### What is Perplexity? Perplexity is the answer-engine that grew into a research agent: Deep Research and Labs modes run multi-step searches, build reports, and even produce dashboards and mini-apps. ### Who is Perplexity for? Fast, citation-first research for individuals — the strongest free tier in the category. ### How much does Perplexity cost? Free; Pro $20/mo; Max $200/mo. List prices as checked against the vendor's pricing page on 2026-09-25; plans change often, so confirm before deciding. ### Does Perplexity run locally or in the cloud? Perplexity runs in the vendor's cloud. Its interfaces are a chat surface (Slack, messenger, or web app), an API or protocol. ### What are alternatives to Perplexity? Other research agent entries in the catalog: ChatGPT Deep Research, Gemini Deep Research, Genspark, Hebbia (Matrix), Elicit, AlphaSense. Different categories solve the same problem differently — see the Research & analyst agents category page for tradeoffs. ### What should I know before adopting Perplexity? Deep Research/Labs quotas sit behind Pro/Max; Perplexity's publisher-content controversies are worth knowing about if you publish its outputs. Spec sheet **Name**: Perplexity **Vendor**: [Perplexity](https://www.agentlist.io/ai/perplexity) **Category**: [Research & analyst agents](https://www.agentlist.io/categories/research-agent) **Interfaces**: chat · api **Hosting**: cloud **Pricing**: Free; Pro $20/mo; Max $200/mo **Status**: actively maintained **Aliases**: Perplexity Deep Research, Perplexity Labs **Record ID**: `sys://perplexity/perplexity` **Verified**: [2026-09-25](https://www.agentlist.io/changelog) Sources - [↗ www.perplexity.ai](https://www.perplexity.ai/) - [↗ www.perplexity.ai/hub/blog/introducing-perplexity-deep-research](https://www.perplexity.ai/hub/blog/introducing-perplexity-deep-research) Catalog entries are editorial records, not paid placements or endorsements. Pricing and status are approximate as of the seed date. --- Source: [Perplexity — RESEARCH-AGENT by Perplexity | agentlist.io](https://www.agentlist.io/systems/perplexity). This is the public page rendered as Markdown; interactive controls require the website.