Perplexity

Where Knowledge Begins

4.9•87 reviews•

4.5K followers

Where Knowledge Begins

4.9•87 reviews•

4.5K followers

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Perplexity Reviews

The community submitted 87 reviews to tell us what they like about Perplexity, what Perplexity can do better, and more.

4.9

Based on 87 reviews

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Reviewers mostly see Perplexity as a fast, clean research tool that often replaces traditional search for quick learning, current information, and deeper topic exploration. The most repeated praise is clear: sourced answers, strong summaries, useful follow-up questions, and a polished mobile and desktop experience. Several users say it fits daily workflows for research, content planning, and knowledge organization. The main caveat is reliability: reviewers still report hallucinations, weak or missing citations, long-thread context issues, and some dislike newer ads or feel rival deep-research tools can go further.

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Pros

AI-powered search (19)

citations (16)

search engine alternative (16)

fast performance (13)

deep research capabilities (10)

user-friendly interface (10)

source transparency (9)

accurate results (8)

easy to use (7)

reliable information (6)

Cons

hallucinations (5)

occasional incorrect answers (5)

ads presence (2)

deep research capabilities (2)

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•1 review

Well designed. Love the followup feature, source control, and ability to share a query with others to build upon! Would like to see new features such as adding sources manually and possibly provide a preferred sites and blacklist sites.

What's great

source transparency (9)

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3 views3yr ago

•4 reviews

I've been always contemplating the new traffic distribution scenarios and rules in the AI era future, now with search engine giants like Google already dominating the landscape. I've wondered if traditional search scenarios can truly be revolutionized by AI technology. After using Perplexity, I'm not convinced it's the final form, but it's a commendable attempt. Most search situations, particularly my own, aren't for a specific descriptive result but rather for expansion and research. In these cases, the dialogue and collaboration with AI to make the search process efficient is crucial. Perplexity has shown me that AI can indeed enhance the search experience by providing a more interactive and dynamic approach. It's not just about finding an answer; it's about engaging with the information and gaining insights that can lead to deeper understanding and innovation. The platform's ability to facilitate this kind of interaction is a significant step forward in the evolution of search technology. However, on the flip side, AI also needs to address the issue of "hallucinations," where it provides incorrect answers due to its limitations in knowledge compared to a computer's database. For us, who don't have access to the vast knowledge base that AI systems do, it's imperative that the information provided is accurate and reliable. Perplexity seems to be making strides in this area, but there's still work to be done to ensure that the AI's responses are grounded in verifiable facts and not just probabilistic outputs. While Perplexity may not have all the answers, it's a promising step towards a more interactive and intelligent search experience. It's a platform that acknowledges the need for AI to not only provide answers but also to engage in a dialogue with users, helping them to explore and discover in a way that traditional search engines cannot.

What's great

AI-powered search (19)deep research capabilities (10)intelligent assistance (4)

What needs improvement

hallucinations (5)

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13 views1yr ago

•1 review

I have been using Perplexity for over a month now and it has been my go-to AI chat when I need answers with resources and up-to-date data

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1yr ago

•3 reviews

The addition of ads has reduced the appeal of perplexity, OpenAI with deep research is also on another level compared to Perplexity's deep search

What needs improvement

ads presence (2)deep research capabilities (2)

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1yr ago

•23 reviews

Perplexity is like Google, ChatGPT, and a research assistant all rolled into one. I’ve been using it daily, and it’s completely changed how I search for information. Instead of a wall of links, it gives clear, sourced answers in seconds – and actually cites where the info comes from (huge win). It’s fast, accurate, and feels more conversational than traditional search engines. Whether I’m researching a new topic, brainstorming content, or just curious about something random, Perplexity gets me there faster. Bonus points for how clean and minimal the UI is. Still early days, but this is 100% staying in my daily workflow.

What's great

fast performance (13)user-friendly interface (10)AI-powered search (19)accurate results (8)search engine alternative (16)citations (16)

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31 views12mo ago

•9 reviews

The API is useful, although they continue to have some issues with citations in particular frontends. Once this is resolved, I would love to move all LLMs over to it. Long term, I think it will make much more sense for builders to use LLMs with search integrated rather than having to go through the additional tooling of search API add-ons.

What needs improvement

citations (1)

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2 views11mo ago

•10 reviews

At the moment, this is my favourite AI tool. As someone who works at an AI company, I've learned to see through a lot of the empty hype behind many so-called AI tools. Perplexity isn't one of them. With its ability to provide sources to its answer, this has been steadily replacing Google as my main method of information search. Since it's AI, you can ask pretty open-ended questions and get decent answers. I've only seen it hallucinate a few times, and even then, it's on you to double-check the veracity of its answers with the sources it provides. It's a perfect tool in my eyes and it's only going to get better.

What's great

AI-powered search (19)search engine alternative (16)citations (16)

What needs improvement

hallucinations (5)

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43 views9mo ago

•1 review

I love using Perplexity for the initial research phase of a new topic. It's always good to see links to the sources of information, so I can check them out and dive deeper into the topic. It's especially handy to have an app on your phone that is convenient and quick to use. Thanks to it, my pattern of searching for information on the internet has started to change significantly.

What's great

easy to use (7)search engine alternative (16)citations (16)

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4 views9mo ago

•1 review

Easy to use，and it retrieves information from diverse sources, covering academic papers, news, and expert discussions, making it ideal for in-depth topic exploration, especially on mobile.

What's great

easy to use (7)mobile app (3)deep research capabilities (10)

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7mo ago

•5 reviews

It sometimes get things hilariously wrong, but it's OK because it makes it easy to check the sources yourself. Perplexity finally makes searching for specific information on the web a fast experience and replaces all the manual digging around.

What's great

fast performance (13)source transparency (9)

What needs improvement

occasional incorrect answers (5)

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