PX
Review
by Perplexity AI · tested Sep 2026
Perplexity: answers with sources you can check
Closer to a search engine that explains itself than a chat companion. It answers a question and shows where the answer came from, which is exactly what you want for facts.
8.4
out of 10
Velina score
What it does well
- Shows sources next to its answers
- Good for comparing products and checking claims
- Quick for “what is the current…” questions
What to watch
- Less suited to long creative or planning tasks
- Sources still need a quick sanity check
Verdict
Keep it next to your main assistant for anything you need to verify.
Best for: Research before a purchase, a trip or a decision.
Try it with our promptsHow we tested
- 1Plan three dinners from a list of leftovers
- 2Turn messy notes into an action list
- 3Rewrite a tense email in a calm tone
- 4Build a two-day city itinerary with a budget
- 5Explain a confusing bill in plain language
This review is our editorial opinion from hands-on use, not a benchmark. Features, limits and prices change often — check the maker’s own site before you pay for anything. Perplexity is a trademark of Perplexity AI; AIvelina is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by it. See our affiliate disclosure.