Perplexity plans and pricing

As of October 5, 2026, Perplexity has 3 plans: Free ($0), Pro ($20), Max ($200).

  • Last updated October 5, 2026
  • Based on official pricing pages · ≈ marks converted prices (some prices exclude tax)
  • Check each company's official site for exact prices and offers before you subscribe.

Prices and differences by plan

  • Perplexity Free

    Free

    Models
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    Usage
    3 Pro Searches a day and 1 research query a month.
    Key features
    Web search with citations

    Free picks the model for you

    Official pricing page

  • Perplexity Pro

    $20/mo

    VAT included · $200 billed yearly

    Models
    GPT-6.1 Sol, Claude Sonnet 5.5, GPT-6 Sol, Grok 4.7, Gemini 3.8 Flash, GLM 5.3, Gemini 3.7 Flash, Grok 4.6, Kimi K3, GPT-5.6 Terra, Claude Sonnet 5, Nemotron 3 Ultra, Sonar
    Usage
    Weekly limits on Pro Searches (average use); monthly limits on research and file creation.
    Key features
    Choose models from several companies, Image and video generation
    Official pricing page

  • Perplexity Max

    $200/mo

    VAT included · $2,000 billed yearly

    Models
    GPT-6.1 Sol, Claude Sonnet 5.5, Claude Opus 5.5, GPT-6 Sol, Grok 4.7, Gemini 3.8 Flash, GLM 5.3, Gemini 3.7 Flash, Grok 4.6, Claude Opus 5, Kimi K3, GPT-5.6 Terra, Claude Sonnet 5, Nemotron 3 Ultra, Sonar
    Usage
    Weekly limits on Pro Searches (advanced use), plus 10,000 credits a month.
    Key features
    GPT-5.6 Sol and Claude Opus 5, Early access to new features
    Official pricing page
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Perplexity status now

As of Nov 8, 23:25 UTC, the official status of Perplexity is operational.

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Discounts and offers

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use Perplexity for free?
Yes. There is a free plan, and the service picks the model for each question automatically. To use it more or choose the model yourself, you need a paid plan.
How much do paid Perplexity plans cost?
The cheapest paid plan is Pro ($20) and the most expensive is Max ($200), billed monthly.
What is different between Perplexity plans?
The models you can use and how much you can use them. The main model by plan: Pro: GPT-6.1 Sol, Max: GPT-6.1 Sol. Higher plans have larger usage limits.
Which Perplexity plan is right for me?
It depends on what you use it for, your budget and how often you use it. Pick those three in the AIB plan finder and it recommends a plan from 6 AI services.