Perplexity AI Review: Pro and Max Tiers Evaluated for Research Use Cases in 2026

Summary

G2's in-depth review of Perplexity AI evaluates the AI-powered search and answer engine across its free, Pro ($20/month), and Max ($200/month) tiers. The review highlights Perplexity's strength in research-first use cases, delivering concise answers with cited real-time sources. Pro offers 300+ Pro Searches per day, access to advanced AI models, image and video generation, and up to 50 file uploads per space. The Max tier adds unlimited access to a full suite of AI models, unlimited Labs queries