Perplexity Ecosystem: From Manual Search to Autonomous Knowledge Generation

Quick/Pro Search, Research, Labs & Comet Browser properly deployed – including tips for affordable Pro.

Perplexity vs. Google – The New and Old World

Perplexity is an AI-powered research tool: answers with sources, optionally detailed thinking process. Google delivers link lists – you do the synthesis. For time-critical, fact-based questions, Perplexity often wins on speed and precision.

Answer instead of link list: Search, analysis, and synthesis in one step – with transparent sources.
Quality control: Check sources, remove/replace if needed, and rewrite sections (via Pages).
Model choice: Model-agnostic (GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, Sonar); "Best" chooses for you.

Interaction & Focus Modes

Quick Search for speed, Pro Search for guided depth. Research creates structured answers in minutes. Labs generates assets (CSV, mini-app, presentation) with longer runtime.

Quick Search

Fast orientation. Basic sources, rapid answers. Ideal for quick fact-checking.

Pro Search

Guided research. More sources, refinement options. Deep dives with quality control.

Research Mode

Autonomous multi-step research. Structured reports with citations. 5-10 minute runtime.

Labs

Asset generation. Create CSVs, presentations, mini-apps. Experimental features.

Concrete Use Cases

Marketing & Content

Briefings, competitive comparisons, source-based article drafts.

Product & Tech

Technology scouting, RFC/spec drafts, changelogs from sources.

Sales & Research

Account research, contacts, industry insights with citations.

Operations

Process checklists, supplier/policy comparisons, audit preparation.

Best Practices & Common Mistakes

Break down questions: One clear question per thread; iteratively refine results.
Curate sources: Remove weak sources, add reliable ones.
Use Pages: Share results as Page and selectively revise.
Privacy: Process sensitive information only in controlled contexts.

Comet Browser Integration

Comet integrates Perplexity directly into your browser workflow. Ask questions while browsing, get contextual answers, and maintain research continuity across tabs.

Comet Features

In-page research without context switching
Automatic source extraction from current page
Persistent research threads across sessions
Privacy controls for tracking and memory

FAQ

Perplexity vs. Google – what's the difference? +

Perplexity delivers answers with sources (search+analysis+synthesis). Google shows link lists – you do the condensation.

Quick or Pro Search? +

Quick for fast orientation; Pro for deeper, guided research with more sources and refinement.

Research or Labs? +

Research creates structured answers in minutes. Labs generates assets (CSV, mini-app, presentation) with longer runtime.

Further Information

Perplexity AI Perplexity Blog Perplexity API Docs