Alternatives when Perplexity is down
Temporary alternatives for when Perplexity is down or erroring. Each one's current status is shown so you can pick one that works right now.
Alternatives you can use (with live status)
Gemini
chat
Operational
30 days 100%
ChatGPT
chat
Operational
30 days 97.02%
Claude
chat
Operational
30 days 96.73%
Sorted by 30-day uptime (our own estimate), highest first. A service that looks fine right now but has been unstable over time appears lower. Uptime is not an official SLA figure.
Other options
GrokMicrosoft Copilot
FAQ
What should I use when Perplexity is down?
Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, Microsoft Copilot
Can I use the alternatives right now?
This page shows each alternative's current status. Pick one marked operational to use it right away.