Perplexity
8.2#1 in ai research assistantsFrom $20 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitPerplexity vs Quad Chat
What both publish
| Fact | Perplexity | Quad Chat |
|---|---|---|
| File uploads | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Image generation | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile apps | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Max subscribers receive priority support with dedicated infrastructure and faster response times. | Users can contact [email protected], and Pro and Ultra plans receive priority responses. |
| Team workspace | Yes | Yes |
| Web search | Yes | Quad provides live web search with citations, and says the Free plan includes 50 monthly searches. |
Perplexity plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$20 a month
- Max$200 a month
- Education ProPriced on request
- Education Pro—
- Enterprise Pro$40 a month
Quad Chat plans
- FreeFree
- Go$8 a month
- Pro$15 a month
- Ultra$40 a month
- Max$200 a month
- Team$20 a month
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.
Pick Quad Chat if…
It suits people who want multiple AI models, file analysis, image tools, or team workspaces in one service.