It performs dozens of searches, reads hundreds of sources, and reasons through the material to autonomously deliver a comprehensive report and completes most research tasks in under 3 minutes which means it can take around 4 to 5 minutes to generate a response.
How It Works
Research with reasoning: Uses search and coding capabilities to iteratively search, read documents, and reason about next steps, "refining its research plan as it learns more about the subject areas"
Report writing: After evaluating source materials, "synthesizes all the research into a clear and comprehensive report"
Export & Share: Allows you to export the final report to PDF or document, or convert it to a Perplexity Page to share with others
When to Use Research
Excels at expert-level analysis across complex subject matters including:
Finance
Marketing
Technology
Current affairs
Health
Biography
Travel planning1
How can I access Research?
Free users get limited access to Research. For those who need more, Perplexity Pro subscribers get extended access. Learn more about Perplexity Pro here.
You can Access by selecting "Research" from the mode selector in the search box in the Mobile, web browser and Mac App version of the app.
Can I pick a model when using Research?
Research uses a specific combination of models to generate in-depth reports for complex topics. This mode automatically selects the optimal models for your research needs, so you cannot manually choose a specific model when using Research