ChatGPT
Chat assistants
General AI chat assistant from OpenAI with Free, Go, Plus and Pro plans.
Free planBahasa IndonesiaTested
Prices checked October 25, 2026
AI tool Perplexity: answers with sources
AI answer engine with cited sources and a choice of models from several labs.
Quick answer
The AI tool Perplexity answers questions with cited web sources. Its plans and free plan are listed below from the official pricing page. Perplexity answers questions with inline citations and lets paid users pick models such as GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok and Kimi. Pro adds deep research and bonus Computer credits; Max adds the highest limits. Interface and response language are set separately in Preferences.
- Free plan: yes
- Cheapest paid plan: Pro (annual) at $17 (per month), checked October 25, 2026
- Bahasa Indonesia: not verified on the official site
- Our tests: NS-ID score 97.1 (Perplexity Sonar)
Newly Stack is not the official site of Perplexity and has no partnership with Perplexity AI. Brand names are used for reference only. Facts below link to the official pages we read.
Perplexity plans and prices
Prices as listed on the official pricing page. Taxes and local currency can change the final amount.
Plan, Price, Billing, Checked
| Plan | Price | Billing | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | per month | October 25, 2026 |
| Pro (annual) | $17 | per month | October 25, 2026 |
| Max (annual) | $167 | per month | October 25, 2026 |
Official sourceChecked October 25, 2026
Free plan
Perplexity has a free plan.
Official sourceChecked October 25, 2026
Bahasa Indonesia support
- Interface in Bahasa Indonesia
- Not verified
- Understands and writes Bahasa Indonesia
- Not verified
Help center confirms separate interface language and preferred response language settings but does not list the languages; Indonesian not confirmed on official pages checked.
Official sourceChecked October 25, 2026
Our test results
Scores and examples come only from tests we ran ourselves. Payment never changes a score.
NS-ID Bahasa Indonesia benchmark
Models used in Perplexity, scored on our Bahasa Indonesia suite (0 to 100, model-graded).
| Model | Score | Tested |
|---|---|---|
| Perplexity Sonar | 97.1 | October 25, 2026 |
Practical tests
- Best AI chat assistants
- Best AI chat assistants
Key facts
- monthly billing price
- Only annual-equivalent monthly prices were displayed on 2026-10-25
Official sourceChecked October 25, 2026
- promotion
- "+$40 free Computer credits" (Pro) and "+$450 free Computer credits" (Max), marked LIMITED TIME
Official sourceChecked October 25, 2026
Promos and deals
Score change log
| Date | Tool or model | Suite | Change | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perplexity Sonar | ns-id-v1 | 97.11 | First publication of NS-ID v1 (run of 25 October 2026, model-graded), reviewed before launch. |
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Questions about Perplexity
Is Perplexity free?
Perplexity has a free plan.
How much does Perplexity cost?
The cheapest paid plan we found is Pro (annual) at $17 (per month), according to the official pricing page checked on October 25, 2026.
Does Perplexity support Bahasa Indonesia?
Not confirmed. Help center confirms separate interface language and preferred response language settings but does not list the languages; Indonesian not confirmed on official pages checked.
Is this the official Perplexity website?
No. Newly Stack is an independent directory. Use the official link on this page to sign up or buy.