Perplexity Deep Research: AI-Powered Reports in Minutes, Now Free

Perplexity AI has launched Deep Research, a powerful new tool designed to automate in-depth research and analysis, saving users hours of work. Unlike traditional search engines that return a list of links, Deep Research performs dozens of searches, reads hundreds of sources, and reasons findings into a comprehensive, structured report.

Deep Research excels at expert-level tasks across multiple domains, including finance, marketing, product research, and more. It also ranks highly on Humanity’s Last Exam, a benchmark that evaluates AI systems across 100+ subjects, from science and math to history and literature.

Free Access for All Users

Perplexity is committed to making AI-driven research accessible to everyone. Deep Research is:

• Free for all users, with up to 5 Deep Research queries per day

• Unlimited queries for Pro subscribers

• Available now on Web, with support for iOS, Android, and Mac coming soon

To try it, visit perplexity.ai and select "Deep Research" from the mode selector before submitting a query.

How Perplexity Deep Research Works

Deep Research goes beyond simple search, replicating the step-by-step approach of a human expert:

Step 1: Advanced Research & Reasoning

• Conducts dozens of targeted searches

• Reads and analyzes hundreds of sources

• Reasons about what to do next

• Adapts its approach dynamically, refining its research as it learns, similar to how a human would conduct research

Step 2: Comprehensive Report Writing

• Synthesizes key insights into a detailed, structured report

• Provides a clear summary with supporting evidence

Step 3: Export & Share

• Export reports as PDFs or documents

• Convert findings into Perplexity Pages for easy sharing

By leveraging this approach, Deep Research completes tasks in just 2-4 minutes, a process that would normally take hours for a human expert.

When to Use Deep Research

Deep Research is designed for professionals, students, and anyone needing expert-level analysis across various fields:

• Finance – Market analysis, investment research, financial forecasting

• Marketing – Competitive intelligence, audience insights, campaign planning

• Technology – AI advancements, emerging trends, product comparisons

• Health & Wellness – Medical research, fitness and nutrition planning

• Travel & Lifestyle – Destination guides, itinerary planning, industry trends

Whether for business, academia, or personal use, Deep Research helps users make informed decisions quickly and efficiently.

Performance Benchmarks & Industry Recognition

Deep Research has been tested against leading AI benchmarks, demonstrating high accuracy and efficiency:

• Humanity’s Last Exam Score: 21.1%, outperforming Gemini Thinking, o3-mini, o1, DeepSeek-R1, and many other leading models

• SimpleQA Accuracy: 93.9%, surpassing many AI systems in factual reliability

• Completion Time: Under 3 minutes for most tasks, and working to improve in the future

Perplexity continues to enhance its speed, accuracy, and depth, making Deep Research one of the fastest and most effective AI-powered research tools available today.

Comparing Deep Research Tools: Perplexity vs. Google vs. OpenAI

With multiple AI companies launching their own versions of Deep Research, there’s been growing confusion about how Perplexity, Google, and OpenAI’s tools actually compare. Each offers unique strengths in speed, depth, and accessibility, but understanding the key differences can be challenging. Hopefully, this table will provide a clear side-by-side comparison to help users choose the right tool for their needs.

Try Perplexity Deep Research Today

Deep Research is now available for free. To experience AI-powered research at its best, visit perplexity.ai and select "Deep Research" in the search box.

What This Means

Perplexity is redefining AI-driven research, making expert-level insights faster, smarter, and more accessible.

As AI-powered research tools evolve, Perplexity, Google, and OpenAI are each shaping the future of information discovery in unique ways. Perplexity excels in speed and real-time citations, OpenAI leads in deep analysis and structured synthesis, and Google remains the go-to for broad source coverage and SEO-ranked results.

Looking ahead, the next generation of AI research tools will likely blend these strengths—offering faster, more accurate, and deeply contextual insights that transform how individuals and businesses gather, analyze, and apply knowledge across industries.

Editor’s Note: This article was created by Alicia Shapiro, CMO of AiNews.com, with writing, image, and idea-generation support from ChatGPT, an AI assistant. However, the final perspective and editorial choices are solely Alicia Shapiro’s. Special thanks to ChatGPT for assistance with research and editorial support in crafting this article.