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Alternatives to Perplexity

Common alternatives buyers consider, plus the simplest rule for when switching is worth it.

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Last updated 2026-02-09 Intel generated 2026-01-14 1 source linked

Alternatives to Perplexity

OpenAI (GPT-4o)
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Step-sideways / raw model API

Chosen when teams need full control to build their own retrieval, routing, and citation behaviors.

Google Gemini
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Step-sideways / raw model API

Shortlisted by GCP-first teams that want to build a search-like workflow with cloud-native governance.

Anthropic (Claude 3.5)
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Step-sideways / raw model API

Used when teams want to build custom research and analysis workflows with strong reasoning behavior.

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