Merlin
7.1#44 in ai chatbots and assistantsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
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Perplexity
8.2#1 in ai research assistantsFrom $20 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Merlin | 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 |
| Team workspace | Yes | Yes |
| Web search | Yes | Yes |
Merlin plans
- FreeFree
- Pro—
- Teams—
Perplexity plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$20 a month
- Max$200 a month
- Education ProPriced on request
- Education Pro—
- Enterprise Pro$40 a month
Pick Merlin if…
Merlin suits people looking for web search, file uploads and image generation across desktop and mobile platforms. Its team workspace and Teams plan may suit groups, while the Free plan offers limited access to several capabilities.
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.