Cleus
7.9#19 in ai chatbots and assistantsFrom $9.95 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Perplexity
8.2#1 in ai research assistantsFrom $20 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Cleus | Perplexity |
|---|---|---|
| File uploads | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Image generation | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile apps | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The pricing page includes community support for Free, and the FAQ lists [email protected] for account, billing, product, or business inquiries. | Max subscribers receive priority support with dedicated infrastructure and faster response times. |
| Web search | Yes | Yes |
Cleus plans
- FreeFree
- Premium$9.95 a month
- Credits & API$10, paid once
Perplexity plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$20 a month
- Max$200 a month
- Education ProPriced on request
- Education Pro—
- Enterprise Pro$40 a month
Pick Cleus if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.