Perplexity
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What both publish
| Fact | Perplexity | Smillee |
|---|---|---|
| App integrations | Perplexity offers more than 400 app connectors, with built-in integrations and additional connectors through MCP. | Yes |
| File uploads | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Image generation | Yes | Image generation is free, has no watermark or paid resolution tier, and requires Google sign-in. |
| Mobile apps | Yes | No |
| Support | Max subscribers receive priority support with dedicated infrastructure and faster response times. | The contact page invites questions, bug reports, and feedback through its form and says it aims to respond promptly. |
| Team workspace | Yes | No |
| Web search | Yes | For questions needing current information, Smillee searches the web and lists the pages it used. |
Perplexity plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$20 a month
- Max$200 a month
- Education ProPriced on request
- Education Pro—
- Enterprise Pro$40 a month
Smillee plans
- FreeFree
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 Smillee if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.