Perplexity answers questions with live web citations, which makes it the research tool of choice when you need sources, not vibes. It became a household name in India through the Airtel partnership that gave 12 months of Pro free — that offer closed to new activations in January 2026, though users who claimed it keep their full 12 months.
The free tier remains genuinely useful (limited Pro searches per day). Pro is USD $20/month — no INR billing or UPI yet.
- Best free AI search experience available in India today.
- Pro unlocks more Pro searches, file uploads and model choice.
- If you got the Airtel deal, ride it out before deciding whether to pay.