ChatGPT
8.1#14 in ai chatbots and assistantsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
VisitChatGPT vs Perplexity
Perplexity
8.2#1 in ai research assistantsFrom $20 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | ChatGPT | Perplexity |
|---|---|---|
| App integrations | Yes | Perplexity offers more than 400 app connectors, with built-in integrations and additional connectors through MCP. |
| Company identity | The page identifies OpenAI as the company behind ChatGPT. | The pricing page identifies Perplexity as AI for the curious and shows a 2026 copyright. |
| File uploads | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Image generation | ChatGPT can create images from prompts and generate graphic designs. | Yes |
| Mobile apps | Yes | Yes |
| Team workspace | Yes | Yes |
| Web search | ChatGPT can search the web for everyday questions and ideas. | Yes |
ChatGPT plans
- FreeFree
- Go—
- Plus—
- Pro $100—
- Pro $200—
- Business Standard—
Perplexity plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$20 a month
- Max$200 a month
- Education ProPriced on request
- Education Pro—
- Enterprise Pro$40 a month
Pick ChatGPT if…
ChatGPT suits people seeking an AI assistant for text, voice, web search, files, or image generation. Work features and Codex may also interest users handling documents, connected work apps, or coding tasks.
Pick Perplexity if…
Perplexity suits people who want cited answers from web, file, and connected-app searches. Its higher-tier plans are designed for professionals, writers, strategists, researchers, and other power users.