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Claude Pro vs Perplexity AI: pricing compared

Plans, list prices and what a team of 5, 10 or 25 pays on each, from Surba's catalog of AI tools. Updated for 2026.

At a glance

Side by side

Claude Pro starts at $20/user/mo (Pro) and Perplexity AI at $20/user/mo (Pro). For 10 people both cost $200 a month on their entry plans.

Claude Pro

AI

From$20/user/mo

10 people: $200 a month · $2,400 a year

  • Free plan
  • Up to 15% off yearly
  • No startup credits listed
  • 6 plans · priced per user

Perplexity AI

AI

From$20/user/mo

10 people: $200 a month · $2,400 a year

  • Free plan
  • Up to 17% off yearly
  • No startup credits listed
  • 4 plans · priced per user

Plans

Claude Pro and Perplexity AI plans

Every plan with a public price, in US dollars.

Claude Pro

  • Free

    Web, desktop and mobile chat · Web search · Memory across chats

    Free

  • Pro

    Claude Code included · More usage · Projects

    $20/user/mo

  • Max 5x

    5x Pro usage · Priority access at peak times

    $100/user/mo

  • Team Standard

    Per seat · Central billing & admin · SSO

    $25/user/mo

  • Team Premium

    Per seat · 5x standard-seat usage

    $125/user/mo

  • Enterprise

    Per seat, 20-seat minimum · SCIM and audit logs · Custom data retention

    $20/user/mo

Annual: Pro $17/mo ($200 upfront), Team Standard $20, Team Premium $100/seat/mo. Max is 'from $100' (20x tier not verified). Enterprise $20/seat/mo billed annually.

Prices from Claude Pro's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.

Perplexity AI

  • Free

    Basic search

    Free

  • Pro

    Pro Search · Projects and file uploads · Image generation

    $20/user/mo

  • Enterprise Pro

    Per seat

    $40/user/mo

  • Enterprise Max

    Per seat

    $325/user/mo

Yearly: Pro $200, Enterprise Pro $400/seat, Enterprise Max $3,250/seat. Consumer Max price not confirmed. perplexity.ai/pro did not render.

Prices from Perplexity AI's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.

Team cost

What each costs your team

Entry paid plans, per month and per year at list price.

Claude Pro and Perplexity AI cost by team size
TeamClaude Pro (Pro)Perplexity AI (Pro)Difference
5 people$100$1,200/yr$100$1,200/yrSame
10 people$200$2,400/yr$200$2,400/yrSame
25 people$500$6,000/yr$500$6,000/yrSame

Claude Pro is priced per user. Perplexity AI is priced per user. Per-user prices are multiplied by the team; per-plan prices aren't. Before tax; yearly discounts not applied.

FAQ

Claude Pro vs Perplexity AI: questions

Which is cheaper, Claude Pro or Perplexity AI?

Claude Pro starts at $20/user/mo (Pro) and Perplexity AI at $20/user/mo (Pro). For 10 people both cost $200 a month on their entry plans. Compare features too: the cheaper plan isn't always the closer match.

Do Claude Pro and Perplexity AI have free plans?

Claude Pro has a free plan (Free). Perplexity AI has a free plan (Free).

Are Claude Pro and Perplexity AI cheaper if you pay yearly?

Claude Pro lists up to 15% off yearly billing. Perplexity AI lists up to 17% off yearly billing.

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