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ChatGPT vs Perplexity

Across all dates, 128 tracked creators have mentioned ChatGPT, compared with 20 for Perplexity.

Mentions can include recommendations, criticism or sponsorship. They do not establish current use.

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Public switch records: ChatGPT to Perplexity

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Public switch records: Perplexity to ChatGPT

ChatGPT

AI Assistants

What it does

OpenAI's conversational AI assistant for text, images, voice and code, with custom GPTs, web browsing and data analysis. The most widely used consumer AI chat product; paid tiers unlock newer models and higher limits.

128 creators · all time225 mentions / 30 days95% organic · all time
All-time public mentions
617
Pricing
freemium
Tracked since
11 Jun 2026

Public mentions by creator · all time

Mentions over the past 12 weeks

690Jul 2026Aug 2026Sept 2026
Perplexity

AI Assistants

What it does

AI answer engine that responds to questions with cited sources, combining web search with large language models. Pro adds more powerful models, file uploads and the Comet browser; positioned as a research-first alternative to classic search.

20 creators · all time9 mentions / 30 days60% organic · all time
All-time public mentions
48
Pricing
freemium
Tracked since
11 Jun 2026

Public mentions by creator · all time

Mentions over the past 12 weeks

50Jul 2026Aug 2026Sept 2026
Affiliate links · Werbung

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All-time totals and creator mention counts include every public receipt, with no date limit. Organic share excludes mentions with unclear sponsorship. The 30-day counts reflect the latest score update. A zero switch count means no switch with a public source is available here; it does not prove that nobody switched.

Recent public mentions and sources

ChatGPT

the most common question I get is still "should I use ChatGPT or Gemini?
Verdict: Siri AI versus Claude and ChatGPT
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Perplexity

Perplexity: AI-powered answer engine.
Lex Fridman·VideoSponsoredsource
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See OpenAI and Perplexity are out there paying publishers for content.
Neil Patel·VideoOrganicsource
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Is there a newer or better option?

Other AI Assistants tools creators are actually adopting — beyond ChatGPT and Perplexity, by real momentum.

Creators with public mentions of both tools

Questions, answered with receipts

How many creators have mentioned ChatGPT and Perplexity?

Across all dates, 128 tracked creators have mentioned ChatGPT, compared with 20 for Perplexity.

Which creators have public mentions of both ChatGPT and Perplexity?

Creators with public mentions of both tools include Ali Abdaal, NetworkChuck, Lex Fridman.

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ChatGPT vs Perplexity: creator usage — ActuallyUses