Perplexity AI, an AI-powered conversational search engine, harnesses chatbot technology to respond to inquiries using predictive text based on natural language.

Introduced in 2022, Perplexity provides answers sourced from the web and includes citations in its text responses, enhancing the credibility and depth of information provided. 

Perplexity Pro is a premium subscription plan, designed to enhance your search experience with advanced features and capabilities.

WHAT DO I GET WITH PRO?

Pro Searches

Pro users get hundreds of Pro Searches per day. You will be able to use Perplexity's Pro models and Pro Search and Reasoning features for this purpose. 

Powerful AI models and Search Modes

Pro Search Models: When you need detailed answers with extensive sources, choose from Sonar (in-house model), GPT-5, Claude 4.0 Sonnet, or Gemini 2.5 Pro. These models deliver comprehensive responses with multiple references.

Reasoning Search Models: For complex analytical questions, select from o3 (or o3-Pro for Max users), or Claude 4.0 Sonnet Thinking (Claude 4.1 Opus Thinking for Max users) and Grok4. These models excel at breaking down complicated queries that require multiple search steps.

Best Mode: For quick searches, this default mode intelligently selects the most appropriate model based on your query type. 

Research Mode: This mode automatically selects the optimal combination of models for in-depth research on complex topics, generating comprehensive reports without manual model selection.

Labs: Tackles complex projects on your behalf. Labs has access to the most advanced tools and can craft everything from reports and spreadsheets to dashboards and simple web applications.

If you'd like a detailed breakdown, this article introduces our four search modes (Best, Pro Search, Reasoning Search, and Research) and explains which powerful language models are available for each. Learn when to use specific search modes for different types of questions and how to select the right AI model for your needs. 

Switching between models

You can switch between Search Modes and models in an existing Thread via the search box. 

File and analysis

Effortlessly upload files—including PDFs, CSVs, audio, video and images—and explore their contents using cutting-edge AI models like GPT-4 Omni and Claude 4.0 Sonnet. 

API credit

With Perplexity Pro, you get $5 monthly to use on Sonar. Our API gives you access to our Sonar models, allowing you to embed our AI-powered search into your own projects while having the ability to obtain citations.  Learn more

Discord channel

Join the Pro Discord channel via the invite link in your Perplexity account menu. Email support if the link has expired.

Generate images and videos

You can generate images and videos made with the latest image/video generation models. Read more here. 

Pro support

As a Pro subscriber, you can access exclusive support channels:

- Pro channel on Discord: Connect with our team and other Pro users.

- Intercom support: Reach out directly through Intercom on your settings page. Our team prioritizes Pro inquiries and aims to respond within 1 to 2 business days.

Subscription management

Make sure to cancel your Pro subscription before deleting your account.

If you subscribed on a desktop, cancel through your settings page. For app subscriptions, use your device’s subscription management settings.

WHY IS MY PRO STATUS NOT VISIBLE?

If your Pro status isn't showing up:

- Check for payment issues.

- Make sure your billing information is correct.

- Verify you're logged in with the correct email.

- Clear your cache and cookies.

- Try resetting the app.

If none of these steps worked, please contact support.