Perplexity Voice Assistant
Answer-engine voice assistant for iOS and Android that searches the live web and can act as your default Android assistant.
- Pricing at a glance
- Free tier; Pro from $20/month
- Starting price
- From $20/mo
- Setup
- Quick self-serve
- Try it
- Self-serve trial
- Free to start
- Free plan
Use the free app to ask a question and inspect its citations.
Verify source quality and action availability on your device.
At a glance
Product
- DetailWorks on
iOS, Android, Web, macOS
- Not publishedLanguages
Not published
- SupportedFree to start
Free plan
Free plan at $0/month
- Not supportedDeveloper API
No
Trust
- SupportedSOC 2
Type II
Enterprise plans
- SupportedGDPR
Yes
Morak scorecard
How we score →- Ease of setupQuick self-serve
Install the app; optionally set as default assistant on Android.
- Pricing transparencyStarting price
From $20/mo is published; higher tiers or usage may be quoted.
- Try before you buyFree plan
An ongoing free plan lets you test with real calls or content.
- Compliance readinessFair
Published: SOC 2 Type II and GDPR.
- Integration coverage1 of 3 covered
Connects to your devices. Not listed: workspace tools and automation or API.
Typical score among personal & creator tools
Ask spoken questions that lead back to web sources
What you get
Use voice search with citations and supported Android actions.
What to account for
You still need to inspect the sources. Action coverage is more limited on iOS and does not establish full inbox or calendar management.
Best for
- Hands-free web answers with sources
- Research questions in the car or kitchen
- Android default-assistant replacement
- Current-events questions
Strengths
- Live web answers with citations
- Strong hands-free voice search experience
- Permanent free tier
- Android system-assistant integration
Not a fit for
- Managing email and calendars
- Making calls on your behalf
- Offline use
- Business call automation
Watch-outs
- Not an inbox/calendar manager
- Assistant actions weaker on iOS than Android
- Latency depends on connection quality
What it handles
- Research
- Answer spoken questions with cited sources
- Run multi-step research
- Android actions
- Act as Android default assistant
- Read screen and control apps (Android)
Integrations & channels
Other
- iOS
- Android
- Web
- Comet browser
Channels
- macOS
- Windows
Pricing & access
From $20/mo
Free tier is permanent with about 5 Pro searches daily. Pro at $20/month ($200/year) adds unlimited Pro Search and Deep Research; the Comet browser with voice mode is free across platforms. Verify current limits with vendor.
Data access, recording & usage details
- Screen reading and app control require explicit permissions on Android.
How it compares
Side by side with two alternatives buyers weigh against it, on the same facts and scorecard.
| Detail | Perplexity Voice Assistant This productAnswer-engine voice assistant for iOS and Android that searches the live web and can act as your default Android assistant. | A different approach Talk to ChatGPT naturally: advanced voice mode answers questions, brainstorms, translates, and tutors hands-free. Why compare: Explore ChatGPT Voice when extended explanation and brainstorming matter more than a source-led search workflow. | Similar product Free-flowing voice conversations with Google Gemini, with camera and screen sharing and deep Android integration. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | From $20/mo | From $20/mo | From $19.99/mo |
| Free to start | Free plan | Not published | Free plan |
| Morak scorecard How we score | |||
| Ease of setup | 5 of 5, Quick self-serve | 5 of 5, Quick self-serve | 5 of 5, Quick self-serve |
| Pricing transparency | 4 of 5, Starting price | 4 of 5, Starting price | 4 of 5, Starting price |
| Try before you buy | 5 of 5, Free plan | 4 of 5, Self-serve trial | 5 of 5, Free plan |
| Compliance readiness | 3 of 5, Fair | 2 of 5, Limited | Not scored, Not published |
| Integration coverage | 2 of 5, 1 of 3 covered | 2 of 5, 1 of 3 covered | 4 of 5, 2 of 3 covered |