LM Studio
7.6#29 in ai chatbots and assistantsFrom $20 a monthFree planiOSAPILinuxmacOS
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Perplexity
8.2#1 in ai research assistantsFrom $20 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | LM Studio | 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 |
| Mobile apps | Yes | Yes |
| Team workspace | Yes | Yes |
| Web search | Yes | Yes |
LM Studio plans
- FreeFree
- Bionic+$20 a month
- Pro$100 a month
Perplexity plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$20 a month
- Max$200 a month
- Education ProPriced on request
- Education Pro—
- Enterprise Pro$40 a month
Pick LM Studio 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.