Perplexity pricing, plans and how to pay
An AI answer engine that searches the web and cites its sources in every answer. Paid plans add top models from OpenAI, Anthropic and Google, Deep Research and Computer.
In short
As of Oct 29, 2026, Perplexity has a free plan and paid plans start at $20/month (Pro: Choose from top AI models; more Pro Searches and Deep Research; image and video generation; Computer with 4,000 bonus credits). Payment: Visa, Mastercard and American Express cards, Cash App, Google Pay, Apple Pay and ACH transfer on the website, where you can pay in US dollars or your local currency. App Store and Google Play subscriptions are billed by Apple or Google.
Plans and limits
| Plan | Price / month | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Practically unlimited basic searches with citations; very limited Pro Searches and file uploads; no advanced models or image generation |
| Pro | $20$17/mo billed yearly | Choose from top AI models; more Pro Searches and Deep Research; image and video generation; Computer with 4,000 bonus credits |
| Max | $200$167/mo billed yearly | Highest usage limits; 10,000 Computer credits a month plus 35,000 bonus credits; early access to new features; priority support |
USD before tax, billed monthly unless noted. Regional and in-app prices may differ. Verified Oct 29, 2026.
Good fit for
- Research where you want to check every source
- Switching between top models from several labs in one subscription
- Quick fact lookups on the free plan
Watch out for
- The free plan gets only a very limited number of Pro Searches and no advanced models
- Max can be billed yearly only on the website
- Change your payment method on perplexity.ai, not in the App Store or Google Play, or you may start a second subscription
Signing up and paying
- Sign-up
- Google or Apple account, or email with a sign-in link or one-time code (no passwords). Enterprise plans can use single sign-on (SSO).
- Payment
- Visa, Mastercard and American Express cards, Cash App, Google Pay, Apple Pay and ACH transfer on the website, where you can pay in US dollars or your local currency. App Store and Google Play subscriptions are billed by Apple or Google.
- Is Perplexity available in China?
- Perplexity does not publish a list of supported countries. Its terms say the service is operated in the United States, that people using it from elsewhere are responsible for following local laws, and that it does not guarantee the app is available in any particular location.
Frequently asked questions
Is Perplexity free?
Yes, there is a free plan (Free): Practically unlimited basic searches with citations; very limited Pro Searches and file uploads; no advanced models or image generation.
How much does Perplexity cost per month?
Paid plans: Pro ($20/month, $17/month billed yearly); Max ($200/month, $167/month billed yearly). Prices are in US dollars before tax.
How do I sign up for Perplexity?
Google or Apple account, or email with a sign-in link or one-time code (no passwords). Enterprise plans can use single sign-on (SSO).
How can I pay for Perplexity?
Visa, Mastercard and American Express cards, Cash App, Google Pay, Apple Pay and ACH transfer on the website, where you can pay in US dollars or your local currency. App Store and Google Play subscriptions are billed by Apple or Google.
Is Perplexity available in China?
Perplexity does not publish a list of supported countries. Its terms say the service is operated in the United States, that people using it from elsewhere are responsible for following local laws, and that it does not guarantee the app is available in any particular location.
What are the alternatives to Perplexity?
Similar tools we track: ChatGPT (from $8/month), Claude (from $20/month), Kimi (from $19/month).
Change history
| Date | Change |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | Verified Prices, plan limits, sign-up and payment options confirmed on the official site. |