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How much is Perplexity Pro?
Short answer
Perplexity is free to use for quick searches with sources. Its pricing page lists Perplexity Pro at $17 a month billed annually and Max at $167 a month billed annually, both in US dollars. The page doesn't show a month-to-month price for Pro, so check the amount at checkout before you pay.
What each plan includes
| Plan | Price on Perplexity's page | Main additions |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Answers with citations for simple, limited daily use |
| Pro | $17 a month, billed annually | Deep research, access to top AI models, more usage, documents and apps, bonus credits |
| Max | $167 a month, billed annually | Highest usage limits, more credits, priority access to new features |
Perplexity says Pro and Max are for personal use. Businesses that want admin controls and a promise that data isn't used for training should look at its Enterprise plans.
Paying from the UK
Prices are shown in dollars, so your bank converts the charge. If you buy it for your business, download the receipt for your records and check whether tax was added at checkout.
Should a small business pay?
Free is enough to look up a supplier, a regulation or a local competitor now and then. Pro makes sense if you research every day, such as checking building regulations, product specs or tender requirements. Always open the cited sources before relying on an answer.
Related questions
Is Perplexity free?
Yes. The free plan gives answers with citations for limited daily use.
Is Perplexity better than ChatGPT?
Perplexity is built around search with sources; ChatGPT is a general assistant. See ChatGPT vs Perplexity.
Is Perplexity private?
You can stop your searches being used to train its models. See is Perplexity private?
Sources
Checked 17 October 2026. Rules and prices change, so check the source before you rely on it. This is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice.
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