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Perplexity

An AI answer engine that researches web sources, provides cited responses, and supports deeper research and file analysis.

Visit official website ↗Tool + MCPConnect to Claude or ChatGPTLast checked: 2026-11-04

Perplexity · Research and search

What it helps with

  • Cited web answers
  • Research reports
  • File analysis
  • Model selection on paid plans

Best for

Analysts and knowledge workers gathering and checking sources across the web.

Write & edit content ↗Analyze data ↗Research & review evidence ↗

Sector fit

Cross-sector workplace use

Task and sector fit are editorial suggestions, not vendor certifications.

Free + paid

Pricing & access

Individual Pro is displayed at $17/month billed annually on the pricing page; the product FAQ also lists $20 monthly or $200 yearly.

Free access

Core search with limited usage, file uploads, and advanced research access.

Check official pricing ↗

Prices reflect the reviewed source and billing basis. Taxes, regional pricing, seats, licenses, and consumption may affect the total.

Works with your setup?

Platforms

Web, iOS, Android

Published integrations

Not verified in this snapshot

Data considerations

Individual subscribers can opt out of data collection in settings; review the applicable plan's privacy terms.

This is a review prompt, not an independent privacy or compliance certification.

Limitations to consider

  • Advanced research and file analysis have plan limits.
  • Generated answers and source relevance still require review.

Evidence & verification

Product hub, current pricing, and official help opened. Annual pricing is rounded differently across vendor pages; confirm checkout total.

Perplexity official product overview ↗ · capabilities · 2026-11-04Perplexity official pricing ↗ · pricing · 2026-11-04Plan limits and privacy settings ↗ · privacy · 2026-11-04

Connect Perplexity to your AI assistant

An MCP server lets assistants such as Claude or ChatGPT use Perplexity directly. You connect straight to the vendor's server; ToolGrail never sees your account.

Remote server · sign in with your account

Server addresshttps://api.perplexity.ai/mcp

What it can do
Not checked, because the server needs sign-in before it lists its actions.
Sign-in
Required. You sign in with your own account when you connect, using OAuth.
Cost
Not verified. What you can do through it may depend on your Perplexity plan, so check that your plan includes MCP or API access.
How we know it's official
Answered MCP on api.perplexity.ai, the vendor's own domain. Checked 2026-11-12.
Claude

Go to Customize › Connectors, select + Add, then Add custom connector. Enter a name, paste the server address and select Continue. When asked, choose to sign in and log in to your Perplexity account. Turn it on in a chat from the + menu under Connectors. Free plans can add one custom connector; on Team and Enterprise an owner adds it for the organisation.

Claude help ↗
ChatGPT

Custom MCP servers are available on ChatGPT Business, Enterprise and Edu, on the web. An admin or owner, or an authorised member on Enterprise and Edu, goes to Plugins, selects + then Add custom MCP server, pastes the server address, sets up authentication and accepts the risk notice.

OpenAI help ↗
Other assistants and editors

Add a remote MCP server using this address. Clients that support Streamable HTTP, the current MCP transport, accept it directly. Menu names vary by client.

MCP availability, sign-in and plan requirements can change. How we find and check servers.

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