ChatGPT
General AI Assistants
The broadest general assistant for writing, analysis and day-to-day business questions.
From $20/mo
Beginner
Free plan
Last verified 2026-08-20View profile
Research
Perplexity
by Perplexity AI
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Perplexity answers questions using current web sources and shows the citations. It replaces a large amount of manual searching for market, supplier, competitor and regulatory research.
From $20/mo
Beginner
Free plan
Free trial
Enterprise plans
Who it suits
Anyone who researches suppliers, competitors, markets or regulation.
Strengths
- Sources shown by default
- Fast for factual work
- Useful free tier
Limitations
- Not a replacement for a general assistant
- Depth varies by topic
Features
Cited answers
File upload
Focused search modes
Shared research spaces
Typical uses
Research · Marketing · Sales · Writing
Integrations
Zapier · Slack
Pricing
Generous free tier. Paid plan adds higher limits and model choice.
Entry plan: From $20/mo · Professional seat: about $40/user/month
Always confirm current pricing with the vendor before purchasing.
Privacy and data
Enterprise plan offers data retention controls.
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Best fit for businesses already running on Google Workspace.
From $20/mo
Beginner
Free plan
Last verified 2026-08-20View profile