Local Deep Research vs Perplexity
| Local Deep Research | Perplexity | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | $20/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, api, iOS, macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Source citations | Yes | — |
| Deep research mode | Yes | — |
| Source access | web+files+connectors | — |
| File uploads | Yes | Yes |
| Team workspace | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best AI Research Assistants. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Perplexity scores higher on our published basis.