AI chat · Web research
ChatGPT vs Claude vs Perplexity
Research factual background or a publishing question on the public web. Compare source-linked answers, deeper research, follow-up control, and access limits.
Showing ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity.
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| Research and inspect | |||
| Cited web answers Cited web answers Answers a question using web sources and provides citations you can inspect. A citation identifies a source; it does not establish that every claim is correct. | Yes — web search Yes — Google Search Yes — enabled web search Yes — cited search | Yes — web search Yes — Google Search Yes — enabled web search Yes — cited search | Yes — web search Yes — Google Search Yes — enabled web search Yes — cited search |
| Deeper research Deeper research Carries out a longer research process across multiple searches or sources. The cell names the research mode available and any model or plan conditions. | Deep Research Plan + workspace availability applies Editable plan + background run Daily/concurrent limits; age 18+ Iterative Research Pro+; uses conversation allowance faster Research mode Research chooses its model combination | Deep Research Plan + workspace availability applies Editable plan + background run Daily/concurrent limits; age 18+ Iterative Research Pro+; uses conversation allowance faster Research mode Research chooses its model combination | Deep Research Plan + workspace availability applies Editable plan + background run Daily/concurrent limits; age 18+ Iterative Research Pro+; uses conversation allowance faster Research mode Research chooses its model combination |
| Source selection Source selection Controls which sources the app searches or uses. This can include a source focus, particular sites or files you provide. | Citations + attached context Files/apps depend on mode + permissions Citations + files / Google apps Authorized connected sources Citations + connected context Authorized Gmail, Calendar + Docs Citations + source focus Pro Search: Web, Academic, Finance + Files | Citations + attached context Files/apps depend on mode + permissions Citations + files / Google apps Authorized connected sources Citations + connected context Authorized Gmail, Calendar + Docs Citations + source focus Pro Search: Web, Academic, Finance + Files | Citations + attached context Files/apps depend on mode + permissions Citations + files / Google apps Authorized connected sources Citations + connected context Authorized Gmail, Calendar + Docs Citations + source focus Pro Search: Web, Academic, Finance + Files |
| Follow-up conversation Follow-up conversation Lets you ask further questions while keeping the earlier research context. The cell describes how the app carries that discussion forward. | Yes — conversation Yes — conversation Yes — conversation Yes — retained search context | Yes — conversation Yes — conversation Yes — conversation Yes — retained search context | Yes — conversation Yes — conversation Yes — conversation Yes — retained search context |
| Access and reuse | |||
| Save & export Save & export Saves, shares or downloads the research result for use elsewhere. The listed formats show how it can move into your notes or writing workflow. | Chat + copy / available artifacts Sharing and tools depend on account Google Docs / copy / share Activity setting needed for past reports Chat + copy PDF / document / shared Page | Chat + copy / available artifacts Sharing and tools depend on account Google Docs / copy / share Activity setting needed for past reports Chat + copy PDF / document / shared Page | Chat + copy / available artifacts Sharing and tools depend on account Google Docs / copy / share Activity setting needed for past reports Chat + copy PDF / document / shared Page |
| Price your use | |||
| Plan & billing Plan & billing Shows the plan used for this comparison and its billing term. Choosing another plan updates its features, included AI and projected cost together. | Plus $20.00/month Billed monthly Google AI Pro $19.99/month Billed monthly Pro $20.00/month Billed monthly Pro $20.00/month Billed monthly | Plus $20.00/month Billed monthly Google AI Pro $19.99/month Billed monthly Pro $20.00/month Billed monthly Pro $20.00/month Billed monthly | Plus $20.00/month Billed monthly Google AI Pro $19.99/month Billed monthly Pro $20.00/month Billed monthly Pro $20.00/month Billed monthly |
| Included AI Included AI Shows the AI allowance included in the selected plan. Credits, tokens and generation time measure different things, so the allowances are shown in each app’s own units. | Search + plan-specific research allowance Higher research allowance + Pro model Research uses conversation allowance Expanded Research + Pro Search | Search + plan-specific research allowance Higher research allowance + Pro model Research uses conversation allowance Expanded Research + Pro Search | Search + plan-specific research allowance Higher research allowance + Pro model Research uses conversation allowance Expanded Research + Pro Search |
| Projected total Projected total Projects the selected plan’s cost over the number of years below, using today’s price and constant monthly usage. It includes required estimated API use; unconfirmed prices stay unknown and project quotes are not treated as subscriptions. | $720 Plan allowance; extra usage excluded $720 Plan allowance; extra usage excluded $720 Plan allowance; extra usage excluded $720 Plan allowance; extra usage excluded | $720 Plan allowance; extra usage excluded $720 Plan allowance; extra usage excluded $720 Plan allowance; extra usage excluded $720 Plan allowance; extra usage excluded | $720 Plan allowance; extra usage excluded $720 Plan allowance; extra usage excluded $720 Plan allowance; extra usage excluded $720 Plan allowance; extra usage excluded |
At today’s listed prices, with the same plan and usage each month. A projection, not a price guarantee. Tax, currency conversion and extra allowances are excluded.
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ChatGPT
- Cited web answers
- Yes — web search
- Deeper research
- Deep Research · Plan + workspace availability applies
- Source selection
- Citations + attached context · Files/apps depend on mode + permissions
- Follow-up conversation
- Yes — conversation
- Save & export
- Chat + copy / available artifacts · Sharing and tools depend on account
- Plus · $20.00/month · Search + plan-specific research allowance
Gemini
- Cited web answers
- Yes — Google Search
- Deeper research
- Editable plan + background run · Daily/concurrent limits; age 18+
- Source selection
- Citations + files / Google apps · Authorized connected sources
- Follow-up conversation
- Yes — conversation
- Save & export
- Google Docs / copy / share · Activity setting needed for past reports
- Google AI Pro · $19.99/month · Higher research allowance + Pro model
Claude
- Cited web answers
- Yes — enabled web search
- Deeper research
- Iterative Research · Pro+; uses conversation allowance faster
- Source selection
- Citations + connected context · Authorized Gmail, Calendar + Docs
- Follow-up conversation
- Yes — conversation
- Save & export
- Chat + copy
- Pro · $20.00/month · Research uses conversation allowance
Perplexity
- Cited web answers
- Yes — cited search
- Deeper research
- Research mode · Research chooses its model combination
- Source selection
- Citations + source focus · Pro Search: Web, Academic, Finance + Files
- Follow-up conversation
- Yes — retained search context
- Save & export
- PDF / document / shared Page
- Pro · $20.00/month · Expanded Research + Pro Search