# Felo vs Perplexity

> Felo: Multilingual AI search engine that also builds slides, mind maps and research reports
> Perplexity: AI answer engine that searches the live web and cites its sources

- Felo profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/felo
- Perplexity profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/perplexity
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/felo-vs-perplexity
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Felo is listed under Education & Research and Perplexity under AI Assistants. Perplexity scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.7 vs 7.7 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial.

### Choose Felo if

- You want a tool built for cited multilingual web research, quickly turning a topic into a slide deck, and users who want search plus generation tools under one subscription.
- Permanent free plan with 200 credits per day and no credit card required.
- Combines cited search with slides, images, video and agents in one subscription.

### Choose Perplexity if

- You want a tool built for answering factual and current-events questions with checkable sources, and running multi-step web research.
- Every answer links to numbered sources, so claims are easy to check.
- Free plan includes search with citations.

## Pricing

| | Felo | Perplexity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Felo | Perplexity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Search with Citations | Yes | Not listed |
| Multilingual Support | Yes | Not listed |
| AI Slides | Yes | Not listed |
| Deep Research | Yes | Not listed |
| Custom Agents | Yes | Not listed |
| Image and Video Generation | Yes | Not listed |
| LiveDoc | Yes | Not listed |
| Developer API | Yes | Not listed |
| Cited answers | Not listed | Yes |
| Pro Search | Not listed | Yes |
| Research | Not listed | Yes |
| Model selection | Not listed | Yes |
| File uploads | Not listed | Yes |
| Perplexity Computer | Not listed | Yes |
| Comet browser | Not listed | Yes |
| Perplexity API | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Felo | Perplexity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## Felo strengths

- Permanent free plan with 200 credits per day and no credit card required.
- Combines cited search with slides, images, video and agents in one subscription.
- Pro plan at about $15 per month includes API access.
- Multilingual focus, including Japanese-language accuracy.
- Available on web, iOS and Android.

## Felo limitations

- Credit-based usage makes real limits harder to predict than fixed quotas.
- Free plan excludes AI Slides, AI Designer, custom agents, video and the API.
- Pro credits do not roll over between billing cycles.
- Current pricing is rendered dynamically and older published plan descriptions (search counts) differ from the new credit model.

## Perplexity strengths

- Every answer links to numbered sources, so claims are easy to check
- Free plan includes search with citations
- Paid plans offer a choice of advanced models from several providers
- Available on web, iOS, Android and through a developer API
- Separate Comet browser integrates the assistant into browsing

## Perplexity limitations

- Free plan is limited to 3 Pro Searches per day and 1 Research query per month
- Pro and Max limits are described as weekly or monthly allowances rather than fixed numbers
- Max costs $200 per month, and Enterprise Max costs $325
- Answers can still contain errors, so the cited sources need checking

## FAQ

**Is Felo better than Perplexity?**

It depends on your workflow. Felo is built for cited multilingual web research, quickly turning a topic into a slide deck, and users who want search plus generation tools under one subscription. Perplexity is built for answering factual and current-events questions with checkable sources, and running multi-step web research.

**What are the key feature differences between Felo and Perplexity?**

Felo: Multilingual AI search engine that also builds slides, mind maps and research reports. Perplexity: AI answer engine that searches the live web and cites its sources.

**Does Felo or Perplexity have a free plan?**

Yes, both do. Felo is freemium and Perplexity is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

**Which is cheaper, Felo or Perplexity?**

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.