Perplexity vs ChatGPT

PerplexityView

ChatGPTView

MLX Score

3.7

4.6

What it is

AI answer engine that searches the web and cites its sources; the Mac app adds Personal Computer, an agent for your Mac.

OpenAI's ChatGPT assistant for Mac, iPhone, iPad and the web; the Mac app also holds Codex since July 2026.

Maker

Perplexity AI

OpenAI

Kind

Mac app · Chat

Price

Free · from $20/mo

Free · from $19.99/mo

Your data

Runs in the cloud

Licence

Proprietary

Mac

macOS 15+

macOS 13+

iPhone

iOS 18.0+

Get it

Homebrew, iPhone & iPad App Store, Website

Checked

2026-11-01

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