ChatGPT wins on every axis (8.9 vs 8.2 overall). Perplexity’s real differentiator isn’t raw capability — it’s that every claim comes with a citation.
| Perplexity | ChatGPT | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 8.2/10 | 8.9/10 |
| Output quality | 85/100 | 92/100 |
| Support & docs | 71/100 | 80/100 |
| Price | Free / $20/mo | Free / $20/mo |
Verdict: ChatGPT is the stronger generalist even for research questions. Reach for Perplexity specifically when you need to show your sources — client work, fact-checking, competitive research — not for raw output quality.
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