Comparing competitors often starts with dozens of browser tabs. Before long, it's hard to remember which price was current or where an important claim came from. AI search can bring material together when the research question is clear.
Perplexity describes its service as a tool for cited answers and deeper research. Its official overview lists Pro at USD 20 a month or USD 200 a year, with usage limits. Source: Perplexity.
Ask for comparable information
“Find good providers” leaves too much open. Describe the market, service and decision instead: “Compare five providers in Estonia offering website maintenance for small businesses. List the public price, what the service includes and the source date. If no price is published, mark it as missing.”
Then open the important references. Check that the price covers the same plan, whether it includes tax and whether it requires an annual commitment. Read the pricing footnotes when needed.
A citation is a route to the source. It doesn't itself prove that the summary represents that source accurately.
Keep facts and judgement separate
Use two columns: confirmed information and your assessment. A public price list belongs in the first. Your view that a service fits the team belongs in the second and needs a reason.
When sources conflict, retain both and prefer the provider's current official information for the decision. A missing price means you need to ask, not invent a number.
AILithe helps structure research so another person can follow the reasoning. You shouldn't need to repeat the entire search when someone asks, “Why did we choose this?”