RESEARCH POWERHOUSE
Perplexity: Google is Broken.
Why scroll through 10 SEO-spam links when you can get the answer instantly with citations?
PickMyAI Score
9.6/10
Recommendation
Must Have
💰 The Founder's ROI
Cost
Free - $20/mo
Time Saved
5+ Hours/Week
Breakeven
Immediate
*Time saved avoiding "pogo-sticking" back and forth between Google results.
What is Perplexity?
Perplexity is an "Answer Engine". You don't search keywords. You ask questions. It reads the top 10 search results, synthesizes the answer, and cites its sources.
It is like having a smart research assistant doing the Googling for you.
The Good (Why we use it)
- Zero Ads: No scrolling past 4 "Sponsored" links to find the recipe.
- Citations: Every claim has a little number [1]. Click it to verify the source. Crucial for trust.
- Pro Search: It can ask you clarifying questions to narrow down complex topics.
The Bad (What sucks)
- Shopping: Google is still better for "Buy Nike Shoes" visual shopping.
- Local: "Pizza near me" is still better on Google Maps.
Perplexity vs Google Search
| Feature | Perplexity | Google Search |
|---|---|---|
| Ads / SEO Spam | ✅ None | ❌ High |
| Direct Answers | ✅ Synthesized | ❌ 10 Blue Links |
| Hallucinations | ⚠️ Rare | ❌ None (It's just links) |
Final Verdict
We have replaced Google with Perplexity for 80% of our queries. For coding errors, research, and "how-to", it is unbeatable. For shopping and maps, we still use Google.
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We are not affiliated with Perplexity, we just love it.