Research topics with cited sources and verification
Sonar returns answers with source citations and links, allowing users to verify information and trace reasoning back to original sources for research and fact-checking.
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Sonar by Perplexity
Sonar by Perplexity
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Overview
What it is
Your Research Assistant. Available wherever you are: 🤖 http://pplx.ai/android // 📱 http://pplx.ai/iphone
Intent
I need it when
Get real-time answers to questions with current information
Sonar provides web-connected search capabilities to deliver up-to-date answers beyond training data cutoffs, enabling users to access the latest news, events, and information.
Understand complex topics through conversational AI
Sonar functions as an AI assistant that engages in multi-turn conversations to explain concepts, answer follow-up questions, and provide contextual understanding.
Reduce time spent on information gathering and synthesis
Sonar aggregates and synthesizes information from multiple web sources in a single response, eliminating the need to visit multiple websites or perform manual research.
Drop
Not a fit when
- User requires offline-only operation without internet connectivity
- User needs guaranteed data privacy with no third-party API calls
- User operates in restricted environments where external AI services are blocked
- User requires deterministic, non-probabilistic outputs for safety-critical applications
- User needs support for proprietary or legacy data formats not compatible with web-based systems
Commercials
Pricing
Pricing not specified