Side by side
| Feature | Claude | Perplexity |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | AI assistant by Anthropic for chat, writing, coding and research, used by individuals and teams. | AI answer engine giving sourced, real-time answers to questions, with a Computer mode for delegating work. |
| Price from | 17 USD/mo | not listed |
| Free plan | yes | yes |
| Platforms | web, ios, android, windows, mac, chrome | web |
| API | yes | not stated |
Claude: key features
- Chat on web, iOS, Android and desktop
- Web search
- Memory across conversations
- Create files and execute code
- Projects to organize chats and documents
- Connectors and remote MCP for external tools
Perplexity: key features
- AI answers with cited sources
- Real-time web information
- Computer mode for delegated projects
- Projects and sessions for organizing work
- Automations
- Model selection
FAQ
Is Claude or Perplexity better?
It depends on the job - compare prices, free plans and features in the table above.
Are Claude and Perplexity free?
Claude: Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan: chat on web and apps, code generation and data visualization, writing, web search, memory, file creation and code execution, desktop extensions, connectors, extended thinking. Limited use, no payment required. Perplexity: Yes, there is a free plan. Meta description describes Perplexity as free; plan limits are not stated in the text.