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Perplexity

Answer engine that searches the web and cites its sources — useful for orientation, not authority.

★★★★☆ 4.3 out of 5

What it is

Answer engine that searches the web and cites its sources — useful for orientation, not authority.

What it's good for

  • Cited web answers
  • Follow-up questions
  • Document upload on paid tiers
  • Spaces for grouped research
  • Enterprise tier

Pros

  • Always cites
  • Fast orientation
  • Good for context

Cons

  • Web, not case law
  • Verify every source
  • Not a citator

Pricing

Free$0 Limited Pro searches.
Pro~$20/mo More searches and models.
EnterpriseCustom Controls and data boundaries.

Indicative prices, which change often. Always confirm on the vendor's own page before buying.

Our verdict

A good orientation tool; it is not a substitute for a legal database or a citator.

Alternatives: ChatGPT, Gemini.

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