Both are strong choices. The short answer: pick Perplexity if you are research with sources you can check. Pick Gemini if you are google Workspace users.
| Perplexity | Gemini | |
|---|---|---|
| In one line | AI answers with live citations from the web. | Google's AI woven into Search and Workspace. |
| Pricing | Free plan; Pro from $20/mo | Free plan; Advanced from $19.99/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Research with sources you can check | Google Workspace users |
| Category | AI Assistants | AI Assistants |
| Website | perplexity.ai | gemini.google.com |
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