Meta AI
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VisitMeta AI vs Perplexity
Perplexity
8.2#1 in ai research assistantsFrom $20 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Meta AI | 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 |
| Web search | Meta says Meta AI can search across the web to provide recommendations and help users explore topics. | Yes |
Meta AI plans
- Meta AIFree
Perplexity plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$20 a month
- Max$200 a month
- Education ProPriced on request
- Education Pro—
- Enterprise Pro$40 a month
Pick Meta AI if…
Meta AI suits people looking for a free assistant with image generation, photo editing, voice conversations, and access through Meta apps. Its personalization options may suit users who want it to draw on details shared on Meta products.
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.