Claude vs Perplexity: Pricing and Plans
Lowest paid plan: Claude $20 a month, Perplexity $17 a month billed yearly.
| Claude | Perplexity | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Anthropic | Perplexity |
| Lowest paid plan | $20 a month | $17 a month, billed yearly |
| Free plan | Yes: Free | Yes: Free |
| Plans | 4: Free, Pro, Max, Team | 3: Free, Pro, Max |
| Changelog | claude.com | perplexity.ai |
| Price checked | Nov 9, 2026 claude.com | Nov 9, 2026 perplexity.ai |
| Tracked changes | 0 | 0 |
Facts side by side from each maker's own pages. No score and no verdict.
Plans as listed
Claude
- Free
- $0
- Pro
- $20 a month, $17 billed yearly
- Max
- From $100 a month
- Team
- $25 a seat monthly
Perplexity
- Free
- Sign up for free
- Pro
- $17 a month, billed annually
- Max
- $167 a month, billed annually
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Questions
Which is cheaper, Claude or Perplexity
By listed price, Perplexity is lower: $17 vs $20 a month for the lowest paid plan. Price is the only thing this answer compares.
Do Claude and Perplexity have free plans
Claude: yes. Perplexity: yes. Read from each pricing page.
Who makes Claude and Perplexity
Claude is made by Anthropic. Perplexity is made by Perplexity.