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AI answer engine that shows its sources, with deep research and a choice of AI models on paid plans. A remote MCP server lets assistants such as Claude Code and Cursor call Perplexity search.
Perplexity lists Pro at $17/month and Max at $167/month, both billed annually, above a free tier; limited-time Computer credit bonuses are shown. Checked 2026-10-17. source ↗
The remote MCP server needs no install. You sign in with Perplexity (OAuth) and choose the API organization to bill, or send an API key. source ↗
Files are limited to 40 MB each. Free, Pro and Max each have a rolling weekly upload allowance, with Max higher than Pro. source ↗
How Perplexity connects to each AI platform: native connector or MCP, API through code the agent writes, browser control, or file upload.
| Platform | MCP / connector | API (agent-written code) | Browser | Upload / export |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude (incl. Claude Code) | Not documented Perplexity has an official MCP server and Claude (incl. Claude Code) supports MCP, but Perplexity's docs don't name this pairing. Auth setup may differ. Perplexity MCP docs ↗Claude (incl. Claude Code) MCP docs ↗ | Confirmed Claude (incl. Claude Code) can run code; Perplexity publishes an API. Claude (incl. Claude Code) docs ↗ | Confirmed Claude Code with the Claude in Chrome extension (Chrome, Edge and other Chromium browsers) Claude (incl. Claude Code) browser docs ↗ | Confirmed Export from Perplexity, then works on the files in your project; chat accepts attachments Claude (incl. Claude Code) docs ↗ |
| OpenAI Codex | Not documented Perplexity has an official MCP server and OpenAI Codex supports MCP, but Perplexity's docs don't name this pairing. Auth setup may differ. Perplexity MCP docs ↗OpenAI Codex MCP docs ↗ | Confirmed OpenAI Codex can run code; Perplexity publishes an API. OpenAI Codex docs ↗ | Confirmed Only in the ChatGPT desktop app; not in the Codex CLI or IDE extension OpenAI Codex browser docs ↗ | Confirmed Export from Perplexity, then works on local repositories OpenAI Codex docs ↗ |
| Google Antigravity | Not documented Perplexity has an official MCP server and Google Antigravity supports MCP, but Perplexity's docs don't name this pairing. Auth setup may differ. Perplexity MCP docs ↗Google Antigravity MCP docs ↗ | Confirmed Google Antigravity can run code; Perplexity publishes an API. Google Antigravity docs ↗ | Confirmed Browser subagent via /browser, documented as an Antigravity App feature; the IDE has separate browser docs Google Antigravity browser docs ↗ | Confirmed Export from Perplexity, then works on local projects and worktrees Google Antigravity docs ↗ |
Confirmed means both the tool's and the platform's official docs describe that route (links in the cell); IonBin has not tested every pairing. Not documented means it may work, but no official docs describe that route end to end. Checked Oct 17, 2026.
| Level | Status | Detail / source |
|---|---|---|
| Native connector / MCP | Yes | Official docs ↗ |
| API / CLI | Yes | Perplexity API (Search API, Agent API) |
| Browser-only | No | Web app; also reachable programmatically |
| Bulk upload / import | Yes | File uploads up to 40 MB each, within a rolling weekly allowance (perplexity.ai help center) |
Recorded Oct 17, 2026. Setup and plan limits vary; check the vendor's docs. How levels are assigned.
Sales, CRM & outreach Swap-in
Marketing content & social Research
Research & market intelligence Research agent
Via its official MCP server, from MCP-capable platforms such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini (Google), Google Antigravity, OpenAI Codex.
Via its API, through automation hubs: Gumloop, Make, n8n, Zapier.
No long-form review yet. Verdict is based on research, not hands-on testing.
OpenAI's general-purpose AI assistant for drafting, analysis and research, with file uploads, deep research and image creation. Paid plans add Projects, scheduled tasks, custom GPTs and more Codex usage; MCP tools connect through plugins.
Google's AI assistant, free with a Google Account, with Deep Research, Canvas, Gems and file analysis. Paid Google AI plans add higher limits and Gemini inside Gmail, Docs and Vids.
