# Research a topic on the web with citations

Search the web, read sources and produce a cited summary or report.

Synonyms: research, deep research, web search, market research, competitive research, cited answer, perplexity

| Tool | Fit | Skill | Cheapest plan with it | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perplexity | native | none | Free $0 | verified |
| ChatGPT | strong | none | Free $0 | verified |
| Claude | strong | none | Free $0 | verified |
| Google Gemini | strong | none | Free $0 | verified |
| Grok | strong | none | Free $0 | verified |
| Microsoft 365 Copilot | strong | none | Microsoft 365 Premium (consumer) $19.99 | verified |
| Jasper | partial | none | unknown |  |
| Grammarly | workaround | none | Free $0 | verified |

## Workflows
- [Consolidate overlapping AI assistant subscriptions (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Grok, Copilot)](https://onelesstool.com/workflows/consolidate-ai-assistants.md)
- [Research ~500 target accounts a month with an AI assistant and Google Sheets](https://onelesstool.com/workflows/prospect-research-with-ai-assistant.md)