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Cancel Perplexity Pro - step by step
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Go to perplexity.ai and sign inOpen perplexity.ai in a browser and sign in to your account.
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Click your profile icon (bottom left) → SettingsSelect Settings from the menu.
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Go to Subscription → Manage → Cancel planClick Manage subscription then Cancel plan.
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Confirm - free plan continuesAccount reverts to free. All search history and saved threads remain.
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If billed through Apple or Google, cancel thereiOS: Settings → Subscriptions → Perplexity → Cancel. Android: Play Store → Profile → Subscriptions → Perplexity.
Free Perplexity includes unlimited AI-powered web search with citationsPro adds model switching (Claude/GPT-4), higher daily limits, and $5/month API credits. The free plan is genuinely powerful for daily research - most casual users find it sufficient.
Last verified - May 2026
Perplexity Pro vs ChatGPT Plus vs Claude Pro
All three are $20/month. Perplexity excels at real-time research with cited sources. ChatGPT and Claude are stronger for writing, coding, and complex reasoning. If you primarily do research, Perplexity's free tier covers most needs. For productivity tasks, ChatGPT or Claude often offer more versatility.
Frequently asked questions
- What do I lose when I cancel Perplexity Pro?
- Model switching (Claude/GPT-4), higher usage limits, and $5/month API credits. Unlimited AI web search continues free.
- Does Perplexity have a refund policy?
- No standard guarantee. Email support@perplexity.ai within days of billing.
- Is the free Perplexity plan good enough?
- Yes for most users - unlimited real-time web search with citations is free. Pro is for heavy users needing specific model access.