Perplexity
Perplexity AI, United States
Perplexity is an answer engine that searches the web and writes an answer citing its sources. It can also analyse files and run in-depth research.
Who it is for: People who follow developments in their field and want sourced answers that are easy to check.
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Key facts, checked
- Price
- Free, then from $17 / month
Pro plan at $17 a month billed annually; the monthly billing price is not shown on the page we checked. Currency not stated beyond the $ sign. Taxes not specified. Enterprise prices not shown.
- Where your data is hosted Hosted outside the EU
The privacy policy says data may be stored and processed outside your country of residence, in particular in the United States. Transfers rely on the Data Privacy Framework and standard contractual clauses. No EU hosting option was found on the official pages we checked.
- Your data and AI training Training can be turned off
Free and Pro plans: the “AI data retention” setting is on by default. Some data may then be used to train models. You can turn it off in the settings. Enterprise Pro and Max: data never used for training.
- Data processing agreement (GDPR contract) Data processing agreement on business plans
Perplexity’s data processing agreement (DPA) applies to business customers whose contract refers to it, under Enterprise and API contracts. It includes the EU standard contractual clauses. Individual plans are not mentioned.
- Language
- Language to be checked
- Last checked
- 8 October 2026, official sources checked
Get started in 10 minutes
- Create an account on perplexity.ai and turn off “AI data retention” in the account preferences.
- Ask a precise question about news in your sector and ask for recent sources.
- Open at least two of the sources cited to check the answer before you share it.
Starter prompt
I run a small transport company in the Champagne region. What are the latest regulatory changes on low-emission zones that affect commercial vehicles? Cite each source with its date and flag anything that is still uncertain.
Replace the parts in square brackets. Do not paste any personal data without a data processing agreement.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Perplexity store my data?
It is hosted outside the European Union. The privacy policy says data may be stored and processed outside your country of residence, in particular in the United States. Transfers rely on the Data Privacy Framework and standard contractual clauses. No EU hosting option was found on the official pages we checked.
Does Perplexity use my data to train its models?
Training can be turned off. Free and Pro plans: the “AI data retention” setting is on by default. Some data may then be used to train models. You can turn it off in the settings. Enterprise Pro and Max: data never used for training.
How much does Perplexity cost?
Free, then from $17 / month. Pro plan at $17 a month billed annually; the monthly billing price is not shown on the page we checked. Currency not stated beyond the $ sign. Taxes not specified. Enterprise prices not shown.
Does Perplexity offer a data processing agreement (GDPR)?
Data processing agreement on business plans. Perplexity’s data processing agreement (DPA) applies to business customers whose contract refers to it, under Enterprise and API contracts. It includes the EU standard contractual clauses. Individual plans are not mentioned.