Perplexity · Entry (under $15) · verified September 25, 2026

Perplexity Education Pro: $10/mo — what you get

Best for: Students and teachers. Skip it if: you can't verify student or educator status.

1 month$10

1 year$120

2 years$240

Per day$0.33

What's included

Step down: Perplexity Free (Free)

Step up: Perplexity Pro ($20/mo)

Plans from other providers within a few dollars of $10/mo.

Plan	Provider	Price	Per year	Models	Best for
SuperGrok Lite	Grok	$10/mo	$100/yr (save 17%)	Grok 4.x	Testing Grok properly without paying $30.
ChatGPT Go	ChatGPT	$8/mo	$96/yr (monthly × 12)	GPT-5.6 Luna (GPT-6 Luna in the desktop app)	Everyday users who hit Free limits on uploads or images.
Le Chat Student	Le Chat	$5.99/mo	$71.88/yr (monthly × 12)	Same as Pro	Students in Europe.
Le Chat Pro	Le Chat	$14.99/mo	$179.88/yr (monthly × 12)	Mistral's top models	EU users who want a cheaper $20-class plan.
Google AI Plus	Gemini	$4.99/mo	$59.88/yr (monthly × 12)	Gemini 3.6 Flash, more Gemini 3.1 Pro	Anyone who wants more storage plus better AI for under $5.

No price or plan changes recorded since we started tracking. We re-check every week.

How much is Perplexity Education Pro per year?

$10/mo × 12 = $120 a year. We haven't found an annual discount on the official pricing page.

Is Perplexity Education Pro worth it?

It's a good buy for: students and teachers. Skip it if: you can't verify student or educator status.

What's a cheaper alternative to Perplexity Education Pro?

In the same tier, Google AI Plus costs $4.99/mo, $5.01 less per month.

Is there a free version of Perplexity?

Yes: Perplexity Free. It includes unlimited quick searches with citations, a few pro searches per day.

Checked against the official pages below on September 25, 2026. Prices are USD before local tax. See how we verify prices and the change log.