I read in TechCrunch today that Perplexity is trying to dominate the Indian market, which could potentially increase the number of users (and thus compete with OpenAI).
Perplexity is trying to attract more users by offering a free 12-month Perplexity Pro subscription normally worth $200 to all 360 million Airtel subscribers. (That is the cost for them.)
Reviewers largely see Perplexity as a fast, clean research tool that often replaces traditional search by giving direct answers with source links and current web information. Users repeatedly praise the minimal interface, mobile and voice experience, and how quickly it summarizes broad or technical topics without opening many tabs. Some also like project organization and follow-up questions. The main caveat is reliability: reviewers still report hallucinations, missing or shaky citations, weaker performance in long threads, and some disappointment with newer ads or deep research compared with rivals.
easy to use (7)fast performance (13)user-friendly interface (10)mobile app (3)AI-powered search (19)time-saving (4)clean interface (2)source transparency (9)deep research capabilities (10)
Perplexity has become my primary OS for information. I use it for hours every day, and it has almost entirely replaced other LLMs for me. It’s a true all-in-one powerhouse: from quick daily chores to deep technical research and multi-page project planning.
The UI is a masterclass in "clean focus" I love how it feels both on desktop and mobile. Features like sharing conversation links, seamless voice interaction, and the ability to switch between all top models in one place make it indispensable for my workflow. Even the image generation and file/photo analysis are surprisingly robust. It’s rare to find a tool that handles everything from shopping links to complex document summaries so gracefully.
What needs improvement
As a heavy user, I've noticed a few pain points. First, the recent change in how the tool handles full dialogue history seems to have slightly degraded the quality of responses in long threads. Second, when a conversation gets too long, I wish it would automatically summarize or carry the context over instead of just suggesting a new start. Lastly, I've seen some older Spaces stop working properly, which is a shame since they are great for organization. Fixing long-thread context management would make this tool perfect.
vs Alternatives
I chose Perplexity because I need an aggregator of intelligence, not just a chatbot. While ChatGPT and Claude are great, Perplexity gives me the best of all worlds in one interface. The transparency of citations is critical for my research, and the Deep Research mode performs better than any manual search I could do. I also love the direction the team is taking with products like the Comet browser (worthy tool!).
fast performance (13)user-friendly interface (10)AI-powered search (19)accurate results (8)citations (16)deep research capabilities (10)
Been using this for quick research and it feels faster than traditional search.
What stands out: • Answers with sources • Clean minimal interface • Good for quick learning
Still testing deeper features but so far it’s really useful for everyday questions.
What needs improvement
deep research capabilities (2)occasional incorrect answers (5)hallucinations (5)
I usually compare tools like ChatGPT or traditional Google search when researching topics.
Perplexity stands out because it combines AI answers with source citations, which makes the information easier to verify. Instead of browsing multiple websites, it often summarizes everything in one response while still linking to the original sources.
Been using this for quick research and it feels faster than traditional search engines.
What stands out: • Answers usually come with sources, which makes it easier to verify information • The interface is very clean and minimal • Responses are fast compared to most AI search tools
It’s been really useful for quick research, learning new topics, and getting summarized information without opening dozens of tabs.
easy to use (7)user-friendly interface (10)time-saving (4)search engine alternative (16)
Perplexity become my starting page for Internet with its fast, sourced, and analytical responses. Best tool for prompt research - what is more important is growing accuracy, you have to double check the answers less and less.