AI Assistants
Perplexity
Google search is cooked. This is what search should feel like, answers with receipts.
The honest take.
Google search is cooked. This is what search should feel like, answers with receipts.
Who it's for.
Best for
Research with sources, fact-checking
Avoid if
You want creative generation, not search
Our verdict.
Our Pick
Perplexity is our pick. Google search is cooked. This is what search should feel like, answers with receipts.
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Independent
No paid placements, ever.
40+ hours tested
Real projects, not demos.
Review date
Last updated April 2026.
Verdict refreshed
We revisit as tools evolve.