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Perplexity review

Answer engine that searches the web and cites its sources — useful for orientation, not authority.

★★★★☆ 4.3 / 5

Best forResearch
PricingFreemium / paid
PlatformsWeb, mobile
ConfidentialityCloud-hosted; enterprise tier available.

What it is

Answer engine that searches the web and cites its sources — useful for orientation, not authority.

Who it's for

Lawyers wanting a fast, cited first pass on a topic before turning to a legal database.

Key features

Pros

  • Always cites
  • Fast orientation
  • Good for context

Cons

  • Web, not case law
  • Verify every source
  • Not a citator

Pricing

PlanPriceWhat you get
Free$0Limited Pro searches.
Pro~$20/moMore searches and models.
EnterpriseCustomControls and data boundaries.

Indicative; enterprise prices on request. Confirm on the vendor's own page.

Confidentiality & privilege

Cloud-hosted; use for public material only, not privileged facts.

Our verdict

A good orientation tool; it is not a substitute for a legal database or a citator.

Alternatives: ChatGPT, Gemini.

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