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Perplexity for Small Business
An AI answer engine that searches the web and cites its sources.
What Perplexity does
Perplexity answers questions with up-to-date information from the web and shows its sources, which makes it useful for market research, competitor checks, supplier research and fact-checking.
Best for
- Research with citations
- Competitor and market research
- Quick fact-checking
How small businesses use Perplexity
- Research local competitors' services
- Find regulations that apply to your industry
- Compare software options with sources
Perplexity: common questions
Who should use Perplexity?
Perplexity suits research with citations, competitor and market research and quick fact-checking.
When should you choose something else instead of Perplexity?
Perplexity is built for research with sources, so it is less suited to long drafting than a general assistant. If that matters for your business, compare other options such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot.
Is Perplexity free?
Perplexity pricing: Free plan; paid Pro and enterprise plans. Pricing changes often, so confirm current plans on the official website before you buy.
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