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Perplexity vs Salesforce Einstein

Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right AI tool for your needs.

Feature
P
Perplexity
Freemium
S
Salesforce Einstein
Enterprise
CategorySearch & DiscoveryCRM & Customer Management
DescriptionAI-powered search that answers with sourcesAI for CRM that predicts, recommends, and automates
Starting Price$20/monthIncluded with Salesforce
Verified
Key Features
  • Source-cited answers
  • Collections
  • Multi-model access
  • File analysis
  • Image generation
  • Lead scoring
  • Opportunity insights
  • Einstein Copilot
  • Automated capture
  • Predictions
Pros
  • Always cites sources
  • Fast and accurate
  • Multi-model
  • Built into Salesforce
  • No data prep needed
  • Continuous learning
Cons
  • Pro needed for best models
  • Can miss context
  • Web-focused
  • Requires Salesforce
  • Enterprise pricing
  • Complex to customize
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Which One Should You Choose?

Both Perplexity and Salesforce Einstein are excellent AI tools in their respective domains. Your choice depends on your specific needs:

  • Choose Perplexity if you need ai-powered search that answers with sources. It has a free tier with premium features available.
  • Choose Salesforce Einstein if you need ai for crm that predicts, recommends, and automates.