Choosing the right Perplexity plan depends on your usage needs, team size, and the features you require. Here’s a breakdown of each plan to help you decide.
What Perplexity plans are available?
Standard (Free)
Perplexity Pro (Individual) ($20 per month)
What do I get with the Free (Standard) plan?
Search history access
Unlimited basic searches
3 Pro searches per day
3 Research uses per day (advanced planning, reasoning)
We pick the best model to use for your query
Basic file uploads (limited)
3 file attachments per day.
No access to advanced AI models, image generation, or premium support.
5 File uploads per Space.
What does Perplexity Pro (Individual) offer?
Unlimited Pro Searches
Access to advanced AI models, full list here.
Image generation.
Unlimited file and attachments uploads and analysis
$5 monthly Sonar credits for building with our API.
Exclusive support channels (Discord, Intercom; 1–2 business day response)
Up to 100 file uploads per space.
Best for: Anyone that wants to leverage the best and most up to date in AI productivity and research technology.
What is the Perplexity API or Sonar for?
Designed for developers and businesses integrating Perplexity’s AI into their own products
Pay-as-you-go pricing: Buy credits or set up auto top-off
No access to advanced models or Pro features within the web/app interface
No complimentary API credits
No data logging or storage
Access to API groups for usage tracking and sharing API keys.
Best for: Developers needing API access for custom applications or automation.
What does Enterprise Pro include?
All Pro features, plus:
Per-seat pricing (starts at $40/month or $400/year/seat)
Advanced seat management for organizations
Organization-wide file repository and internal knowledge search
Increased daily file uploads (with organization-level controls)
Dedicated support (aim to respond within 8 hours)
Trust center access and strict data privacy (data never used for training)
Admins manage billing and account access
Spaces for team collaboration, custom knowledge hubs, and internal file search.
Best for: Businesses and organizations needing robust collaboration, security, and admin controls.
How do the plans compare?
Feature | Free (Standard) | Pro (Individual) | API | Enterprise Pro |
Price | Free | $20/mo or $200/year | Pay-as-you-go | $40/mo/seat or $400/year |
Pro Searches/Day | 5 | 300+ | No | 300+ |
Advanced AI Models | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Image Generation | No | Yes | No | Yes |
File Uploads | Limited | Unlimited | No | Unlimited |
API Credits | No | $5/month | N/A | $5/month |
Organization File Repository | No | No | No | Yes |
Seat Management | No | No | No | Yes |
Support | Basic | Priority (1–2 days) | 1–2 days | Dedicated |
Data Privacy | Standard | Opt-out AI training available | Never logged | Never collected |
Student/NPO Discounts | No | No | No | Yes (50% off) |
How do I choose the right plan?
Choose Free if: You’re a light user, just exploring, or need occasional answers.
Choose Pro if: You want advanced AI, frequent research, file analysis, or image generation.
Choose Sonar if: You’re a developer integrating Perplexity into your own products.
Choose Enterprise Pro if: You’re a business or organization needing collaboration, security, and admin controls.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I switch plans later?
Yes, you can upgrade or downgrade your plan at any time via your account settings. For Pro, cancel before deleting your account to avoid being charged.
Is my data private?
API and Enterprise Pro: Data is never logged or used for training.
Pro: You can opt out of data collection in your settings.
Enterprise: Strictest privacy, with organization-level controls
Are there discounts for students or nonprofits?
Yes, Enterprise Pro offers 50% off for eligible students and NPOs. Contact Perplexity Support to apply for the discount and we will reach out if you are eligible.
What support is available?
Free: Basic help center
Pro: Priority support via Discord and Intercom.
Enterprise: Dedicated support.
For more details, visit the Perplexity Help Center or contact support.