Perplexity AI
Research
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ChatGPT
Large Language Models
Perplexity AI
AI-powered answer engine combining search with LLM synthesis; provides cited, comprehensive answers from web sources.
Yes; basic search with limited Pro queriesFrom $20/month
ChatGPT
OpenAI's conversational AI assistant that understands context, generates human-quality text, writes and debugs code, and analyzes images; available via web, mobile apps, and API.
Yes; GPT-5.2 Instant with ~10 messages per 5 hours, web browsing, limited file uploadsFrom $8/month
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Pricing
| Free Tier | Yes; basic search with limited Pro queries | Yes; GPT-5.2 Instant with ~10 messages per 5 hours, web browsing, limited file uploads |
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| Enterprise Pricing | $40/user/month | Contact sales |
Enterprise Features
Security, compliance, and enterprise administration capabilities
Security & Compliance
| SOC 2 Type II | Yes | Yes |
| ISO 27001 | No | Yes |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA | No | Enterprise only |
| SSO | Yes | Yes |
Enterprise Administration
| SCIM Provisioning | No | Yes |
| RBAC | Yes | Yes |
| Admin Console | Yes | Yes |
| Usage Analytics | Yes | Yes |
Support & SLAs
| Uptime SLA | — | 99.9% |
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| Dedicated Account Manager | Enterprise only | Enterprise only |
Quick Recommendation
Choose Perplexity AI if you are...
- Users preferring established platforms
Choose ChatGPT if you are...
- Healthcare and regulated industries
- Users wanting the latest GPT models and plugins
- Teams needing Microsoft 365 integration