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Perplexity pricing (Oct 2026)

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ResearchAgentMCP server
Pricing model:Flat subscription

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Cheapest paid plan
$17/mo billed annually — Pro
Free tier
Unverified
Last checked
Oct 16, 2026

All plans

  • Free

    Free only

  • Pro

    $17/mo billed annually
    Annual / mo
    $17/mo
    Note
    Monthly-billing price not reliably captured

  • Max

    $199/mo
    Annual / mo
    $167/mo

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Works with

Models
  • Claude
MCP
  • MCP server

    “The Perplexity MCP Server enables AI assistants to access Perplexity’s powerful search and reasoning capabilities directly within their workflows.” — source

Integrations
  • Google Antigravity
  • Claude Code
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Claude Desktop
  • Google’s Antigravity MCP Store
  • Claude.ai
  • Codex
  • Windsurf
  • Linear
IDEs / Platforms
  • MacOS
API
Public API
Sources

Customer referral program only (not a public affiliate program)

Notes

Pricing page timed out / blocked automated fetch.

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Perplexity pricing FAQ

How much does Perplexity cost?

Perplexity starts at $17/mo billed annually for the Pro plan. 2 paid plans are listed. Prices checked 2026-10-16.

Does Perplexity have a free plan?

Yes. A free plan is listed.

What happens if I go over my Perplexity limit?

Overage rules are not listed on Perplexity's official pricing page.

Does Perplexity support MCP?

Yes. Perplexity works as an MCP server.

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