Perplexity AI Introduces Deep Research Tool to Rival OpenAI and Google, Delivering Fast and Comprehensive Analysis
Perplexity AI has unveiled its Deep Research tool, designed to help users conduct detailed research efficiently. The tool gathers and synthesizes information into structured reports within minutes, positioning itself as a strong competitor to AI leaders such as OpenAI and Google.
Led by Aravind Srinivas, Perplexity AI claims this new feature can save users hours of research time by automating the process. Deep Research works by running multiple searches, analyzing hundreds of sources, and summarizing key insights into a well-structured report that can be shared as a PDF or through Perplexity’s platform.
Subscribers to Perplexity’s Pro plan can access up to 500 queries per day, while free users receive a limited number of searches. The tool is currently available on Perplexity’s website and is set to launch on iOS, Android, and Mac applications soon.
How Perplexity’s Deep Research Works
Users can activate Deep Research through the model picker below the search bar. Once selected, the tool autonomously scans vast amounts of data, evaluates sources, and compiles a clear and concise report—mirroring the approach of a professional researcher. It can provide expert-level insights across industries like finance, marketing, technology, healthcare, product analysis, and travel planning.
How Perplexity Compares to ChatGPT and Google
While Perplexity acknowledges that its Deep Research tool ranks slightly lower than ChatGPT’s Deep Research in Humanity’s Last Exam accuracy test, the company asserts that its AI surpasses competitors such as Gemini Thinking, o3-Mini, Grok 2, and Claude 3.5 Sonnet.
A key advantage Perplexity promotes is speed—Deep Research completes most tasks in under three minutes, whereas ChatGPT’s research tool can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Additionally, Perplexity offers significantly more queries per day, with 500 available for Pro users compared to ChatGPT’s 100.
Google initially introduced deep research capabilities with Gemini 1.5 Pro but has since lagged as Perplexity and OpenAI refine their AI models for faster and more advanced research capabilities.
With its latest AI advancement, Perplexity AI aims to provide a cost-effective and time-saving alternative for users seeking quick, in-depth insights.
