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# Perplexity Max

> Perplexity Max unlocks the highest level of access to advanced AI models, Comet's Max Assistant, Create files and apps, and Brain in Research Preview — a self-improving memory system that gives Perplexity Computer working context.

<h2 id="h_a4db954609">What is Perplexity Max?</h2>

<p>Max is Perplexity's most advanced subscription tier built for users who need <b>the highest level of access</b> to the latest, most advanced AI models, Create files and apps queries, and the newest products and features. <b>Available now on all platforms.</b></p>

<p><b>Perplexity Max is designed for:</b></p>

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    <p>Professionals who need the highest-volume access to comprehensive analysis tools.</p>
  </li>

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    <p>Content creators and writers who require extensive research capabilities.</p>
  </li>

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    <p>Business strategists conducting competitive intelligence and market research.</p>
  </li>

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    <p>Academic researchers working on complex, multi-faceted projects.</p>
  </li>

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    <p>Power-users who want to try out the newest features ahead of everyone else.</p>
  </li>
</ul>

<h2 id="h_98038fa412">Key features</h2>

<p>Max will include <b>everything in the <a href="/help-center/help-center/en/articles/10352901-what-is-perplexity-pro">Pro plan</a></b> plus:</p>

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    <p>The <b>Highest Level Access to Our Full Suite of Advanced AI Models:</b> Quicker access to <b>the latest advanced AI models by OpenAI, Anthropic </b>and others with new frontier models added as they release. Research and Create files and apps also run on more powerful models. With high usage limits. <br />​<i>This only applies within Perplexity web and does not apply to programmatic access via<a href="/help-center/help-center/en/articles/10354847-api-payment-and-billing"> API</a>, which is billed separately.</i></p>
  </li>

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    <p><b>Max Assistant on Comet: </b>Max Assistant is Comet’s next-level mode, powered by cutting-edge reasoning models that intelligently route every request. Designed for reliability and precision, it delivers exceptional results — especially on complex, challenging tasks. With higher completion rates and smarter outputs, Max Assistant is your go-to for mission-critical work. It may take a little longer, but the results are worth the wait. As a Max subscriber, you receive the highest weekly limit on browser agent queries available across all subscription tiers.</p>
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    <p><b>Brain (Research Preview): </b>Brain is a self-improving memory system that builds a working model of your projects, people, and files in <a href="https://www.perplexity.ai/products/computer" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Perplexity Computer</a>, so Computer can act on requests that build on the work you’ve already done. Learn more about <a href="/help-center/help-center/en/articles/19700001-what-is-brain">Brain</a>.</p>
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    <p><b>Extended Access to Create files and apps Queries:</b> Create as many reports or projects as you need using advanced tools to create dashboards, spreadsheets, presentations, and web applications.</p>
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    <p><b>Priority Support: </b>Max plan subscribers receive the highest level of support, with dedicated infrastructure and faster response times.</p>
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</ul>

<h2 id="h_brain_max">Brain on Max (Research Preview)</h2>

<p>Brain is rolling out in Research Preview to Max subscribers using <a href="https://www.perplexity.ai/products/computer" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Perplexity Computer</a>, free during the preview period. It is rolling out gradually — not every Max subscriber will see it on day one. Learn more about <a href="/help-center/help-center/en/articles/19700001-what-is-brain">Brain</a>.</p>

<h3 id="h_brain_what">What does Brain do for Max users?</h3>

<p>Brain runs in the background and builds a working model of the projects you’re driving, the people involved, the documents behind them, and the open loops still unresolved. Computer uses that context to act on requests that depend on what you’ve been working on — with every claim linked back to its source session, file, or connector.</p>

<h3 id="h_brain_off">Can I turn Brain off?</h3>

<p>Yes. Brain has its own toggle in Computer settings, independent of Search History in Memory. Turning Brain off stops it from writing new knowledge into Computer’s memory from your activity. Incognito sessions are always excluded.</p>

<h3 id="h_brain_privacy">Is my data private?</h3>

<p>Yes. Brain is built only from your own activity — your sessions, connected tools, artifacts, and corrections — and is used only to improve your own answers. Every entry links back to the source behind it, so you can open it, check it, and edit or delete anything in <b>Settings → Memory</b>. Models are not trained on what Brain writes into memory.</p>

<h2 id="h_1f7f567d0b">Billing FAQ</h2>

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  <Accordion title="Who can upgrade to Max?">
    <p>Perplexity Max is currently <b>available only for consumers on a Free or Pro plan</b>.</p>

    <p>For Enterprise users, we recommend <a href="/help-center/help-center/en/articles/12310544-what-is-enterprise-max">Enterprise Max</a>, which has been designed for users who need enterprise-grade data security, powerful collaboration tools, and <b>the highest level of access</b> to the latest AI models, Create files and apps and Research search modes, Comet Assistant, and Perplexity’s newest features.</p>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How much does the Max plan cost?">
    <p>Perplexity Max costs \$200/monthly or \$2000/annually. Please note, the annual billing option is only available for the web app version.</p>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I upgrade to Max (web app upgrade)?">
    <p>On the web app, you can upgrade by heading to your <b><a href="https://www.perplexity.ai/account/details" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Settings Page</a> > Account > Subscription > Upgrade Plan</b></p>

    <p>If you subscribed to the Pro plan via the <b>web app</b>, then <b>please use the web app (not Perplexity's mobile apps) to upgrade to Max</b>. <br />​<br />If you upgrade via mobile app, this will create a new separate Max subscription in addition to your ongoing Pro subscription. <br />​<br />If you have any questions on this please reach out to Perplexity support via <b><a href="https://www.perplexity.ai/?support=true#settings/account" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Help > Contact Support</a>.</b></p>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="If I upgrade from Pro to Max does my balance carry over?">
    <p>Yes, if you’ve already subscribed via web app we will carry over your balance and bill you the prorated amount for your new subscription. Your upgrade will be effective immediately and you’ll have access to all Max features when you upgrade.</p>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Mobile app upgrades">
    <p><b>Android app upgrades:</b> If you have an existing Pro subscription and upgrade to Max via the Android app, Google Play immediately charges the full price of the new subscription. The remaining unused time from the previous subscription is then applied to the new subscription, extending its duration.</p>

    <p><b>iOS app upgrades: </b>If you have an existing Pro subscription and upgrade to Max via the iOS app the remainder of your Pro subscription can be refunded to you. You will have to contact Apple Support with a refund request (Perplexity support does not manage app store subscriptions).</p>
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  <Accordion title="Cancellation and Refunds">
    <p><b>EU, UK, or Turkey customers: </b>You are eligible for a refund if you cancel within 14 days of purchase. This applies to both monthly and annual subscriptions. In the refund request, please specify you are applying for a refund from the EU, UK, or Turkey.</p>

    <p><b>South Korea or Brazil customers</b>: You are eligible for a refund if you cancel your subscription within 7 days of purchase. This applies to both monthly and annual subscriptions. Please specify that you are applying for a refund from South Korea or Brazil in your request.</p>

    <p><br />​<b>For all other customers</b>: A refund request window of 24 hours for monthly subscriptions and 48 hours for annual subscriptions applies. If you cancel within that period, you can request a refund by <a href="https://www.perplexity.ai/?support=true#settings/account" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">contacting us via Help > Contact Support</a>.</p>

    <p><b>Please note that all other cancellations and downgrades will kick in at the <i>end</i> of your billing cycle.</b> You will continue to have full access to Max features until the end of the billing period.</p>
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</AccordionGroup>


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