GigaChat
7.7#25 in ai chatbots and assistants1,300 RUB one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitGigaChat vs Perplexity
Perplexity
8.2#1 in ai research assistantsFrom $20 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | GigaChat | Perplexity |
|---|---|---|
| App integrations | Yes | Perplexity offers more than 400 app connectors, with built-in integrations and additional connectors through MCP. |
| File uploads | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Image generation | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile apps | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The GigaChat FAQ directs users with service problems to contact support through its Telegram bot. | Max subscribers receive priority support with dedicated infrastructure and faster response times. |
| Web search | Yes | Yes |
GigaChat plans
- Freemium API—
- GigaChat 2 Lite token package—
- GigaChat 2 Pro token package—
- GigaChat 2 Max token package—
- Embeddings token package—
- GigaChat consumer serviceFree
Perplexity plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$20 a month
- Max$200 a month
- Education ProPriced on request
- Education Pro—
- Enterprise Pro$40 a month
Pick GigaChat 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.