Perplexity Labs
labs.perplexity.ai
AI-powered research and answer engine from Perplexity — searches the web in real time and cites sources inline.
Why it is useful
Lets you benchmark and compare open-source models side by side without signing up for separate APIs or running local infrastructure. Useful for developers evaluating which model fits a specific task before committing to an integration.
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