
Perplexity
8.2#1 in ai research assistantsFrom $20 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Perplexity | Spark +AI |
|---|---|---|
| Security compliance | Perplexity states that it has SOC 2 Type 2 certification, GDPR-aligned and HIPAA-aligned safeguards, and PCI compliance. | Spark states that it is GDPR and CCPA compliant, uses TLS connections, encrypts databases, and does not sell personal data. |
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.
Spark +AI suits people who want email search, writing help, and inbox actions across supported email accounts. Its plan descriptions also address individuals, small teams, professionals, client-facing teams, and larger teams.