Perplexity vs Claude
Updated 2026-10-18
Quick answer
Perplexity paid plans start at $17 (Pro); Claude paid plans start at $20 (Pro) per month. Perplexity is cheaper to start, by $3 a month. Last checked 2026-10-18 against both official pricing pages.
Perplexity from
$17
Claude from
$20
Perplexity plans
3
Claude plans
7
Perplexity| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| Free | Free |
| Pro | $17 |
| Max | $167 |
Claude| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| Free | Free |
| Pro | $20 |
| Max 5x | $100 |
| Max 20x | $200 |
| Team Standard | $25/seat |
| Team Premium | $125/seat |
| Enterprise | $20/seat+ |