Perplexity — ADHD-friendly score card
Last checked Oct 16, 2026. Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/pro. Cancel steps: https://www.perplexity.ai/help-center/en/articles/10353002-billing-faq-for-pro-plan-subscribers. How we score.
| Measure | Score | How it was decided |
|---|---|---|
| Clutter | Not yet scored — needs a timed hands-on test | Needs a timed hands-on review of the first screen. |
| Steps to first result | Not yet scored — needs a timed hands-on test | Our guide uses 5 steps, but that is our teaching pace, not a measured count. |
| Free tier | Free tier exists (limits not verified) | Yes. Official page offers "sign up for free" and Pro is "Everything in Free and…". Pro is $17/mo billed annually; Max $167/mo billed annually. Monthly price not verified. |
| Easy to forget subscription | Medium risk: clear cancel path; short refund windows; app-store billing is separate | Perplexity Help: profile icon > Account > Subscription > Manage Plan (web). iOS: App Store > profile > Subscriptions > Perplexity > Cancel subscription. Refunds: up to 24h after purchase (monthly), 72h (annual) outside EU/UK. |