# Is Perplexity still around? (2026) - Verdict

**Yes. Perplexity is live and price-verified as of Sep 8, 2026.**

Category: AI Research Assistants

- Status: alive
- Lowest paid plan: $20/mo
- Free tier: yes (permanent)
- Verified: Sep 8, 2026 · price source: https://www.perplexity.ai/pro

## What it is

Perplexity answers questions with short synthesized responses and numbered inline links to the sources it used. It runs live web searches and lets Pro users switch between models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google. It is a general research tool rather than an academic-only one, though it added scholarly and finance focused modes.
Sources: perplexity.ai (https://www.perplexity.ai/) · perplexity.ai (https://www.perplexity.ai/pro) · finout.io (https://www.finout.io/blog/perplexity-pricing-in-2026)

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## FAQ

### Is Perplexity shutting down?
There is no official sunset announcement for Perplexity as of Sep 8, 2026. It is reachable and price-verified; a "dead" status is set only by a human.

### How much does Perplexity cost?
Its lowest paid plan starts at $20/mo (verified Sep 8, 2026); the price links to the vendor's live pricing page as its source.

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