AI Research & Search
Perplexica
Free, open-source, self-hosted alternative to Perplexity's AI search engine.
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DEV-TOP · horizontalWhat it does
Perplexica is an open-source AI-powered search engine that combines a local search index with an LLM to generate cited, synthesized answers — self-hosted so it's free to run indefinitely with no subscription.
This is a direct link to Perplexica — we don't currently earn anything from it.
Free tier reality
Free and open source — no subscription, since you run it yourself.
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DEV-MID · rectangleKey features
- Open-source and self-hosted
- Cited, synthesized answers similar to Perplexity
- Multiple focus modes for different search types
- Works with local or API-based LLMs
Best for
- Developers wanting a free, self-hosted answer-engine search
- Privacy-conscious users who'd rather not send queries to a hosted service
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DEV-BOTTOM · horizontalPerplexica FAQ
Questions about this tool
Is Perplexica free?
Yes — Free and open source — no subscription, since you run it yourself.
What is Perplexica best for?
Developers wanting a free, self-hosted answer-engine search Privacy-conscious users who'd rather not send queries to a hosted service
What platforms does Perplexica run on?
Perplexica is available on: web, api.