# Perplexity vs ChatGPT for Research

> Abdul Osama (عبدول أسامة) prefers ChatGPT for writing and ideas, but Perplexity for research because it shows sources alongside its answers. He also describes a limited invitation offer for a year of Perplexity Pro at $29 instead of $200; availability and terms need checking.

- By Abdul Osama (عبدول أسامة) — AI, marketing and business, in Arabic
- 5 October 2026
- URL: https://abdulosama.com/en/feed/perplexity-vs-chatgpt-research-and-pro-offer
- Video: https://abdulosama.com/feed/video/88
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLlSLJnN8jq/

## Key takeaways

- Abdul prefers Perplexity for research because it displays sources with its answers.
- He uses ChatGPT for writing and ideas, but cautions against trusting its research answers without checking.
- The video states an annual Perplexity Pro offer of $29 instead of $200.
- The stated “about 90%” discount does not match those prices exactly; they imply 85.5%.
- Invitations are limited, so verify current availability, pricing, and terms.

For research where you need to inspect the source of an answer, Abdul Osama (عبدول أسامة) recommends trying Perplexity rather than relying on ChatGPT alone. ChatGPT is a conversational AI assistant that he uses for posts, scripts, and ideas. Perplexity is an AI-powered search tool that he prefers because it provides sources with its answers.

> “You can rely on it as a writer for a post or script, or to help you create—but not as a search engine.” — Abdul Osama

## Which tool does he use for what?

| Task | Abdul’s preference | His reason |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drafting posts or scripts and developing ideas | ChatGPT | It helps with writing and creativity. |
| Looking up information | Perplexity | It shows sources he can check. |

Abdul says he has encountered inaccurate answers or translations from ChatGPT, including instances where a cited source did not support the answer. He describes a better experience checking sources in Perplexity. That is his experience, not a guarantee that either tool is always accurate.

> “When it gives you an answer, it tells you where it got it from.” — Abdul Osama

## The offer mentioned in the video

Perplexity Pro is Perplexity’s paid subscription. Abdul says he has a limited number of invitations for a discounted annual subscription. He asks viewers to comment “اشتراك” (“subscription”), follow him, like the video, and share it with at least three friends to request a private invitation link. The caption says he plans another batch after the first and may send up to 100 invitations in total.

### In numbers

- Annual prices stated in the video: $200 normally and $29 through the invitation.
- Abdul calls that “about 90% off,” although the stated prices work out to 85.5% off.
- The caption mentions an initial 25 invitations, another 25, and a possible total of 100.
- The sharing condition is at least three friends.

## What to do next

Open and read cited sources yourself before using an AI-generated answer for an important claim. If the offer interests you, check the current price, conditions, and invitation availability before subscribing; the video does not establish that it remains available.

## Questions and answers

### Why does Abdul prefer Perplexity for research?

He says it presents sources with its answers, allowing him to check where information came from.

### Does he recommend abandoning ChatGPT?

No. He describes it as useful for posts, scripts, and ideas, but does not recommend treating it as a search engine without verifying its answers.

### What Perplexity Pro price does the video mention?

It states $29 for a year instead of $200. Check current pricing and invitation terms; the video does not establish that the offer is still available.

### How did viewers request an invitation?

Abdul asked them to comment “اشتراك,” follow him, like the video, and share it with at least three friends. He said invitations were limited.

## Sources and tools mentioned

- [ChatGPT](https://chatgpt.com)
- [Perplexity](https://www.perplexity.ai)

## Full transcript

أنا بطلت أدفع في ChatGPT ولقيت حاجة أقوى بكتير والمفاجأة في آخر الفيديو هقولك إزاي تاخد اشتراك سنة كاملة بتسعين في المية خصم للنسخة المدفوعة. مشكلتي مع ChatGPT إنه مش معمول للبحث. ده Generative Language Model يعني بيقلف وبيكتب كلام حلو ومنطقي بس مش دايماً حقيقي. تقدر تعتمد عليه ككاتب بيكتب لك بوست أو سيناريو أو يساعدك تبدع لكن مش كمحرك بحث. وده حصل معايا أكتر من مرة. هبدل في الترجمة، أقلف في المعلومات وحتى المصادر اللي بيديها لك لما بتدخل تدور فيها مش بتلاقي الكلام اللي هو أيهولك. هنا بقى جاي دور Perplexity. Perplexity من أول يوم معمول عشان يكون محرك بحث بالذكاء الصناعي. بيجمع بيانات من الإنترنت والكتب وغيرها ولما بيديك إجابة بيقولك جايبها منين ولما تدخل تشوف المصدر فعلاً بتلاقي الكلام مظبوط. ده غير أن Perplexity بيديك ChatGPT 4 من OpenAI اللي الناس كلها متعودة تستخدمه وكمان Gemini Pro من Google زائد AI Search Engine دقيق جداً. يعني في مكان واحد عندك كل اللي محتاجه Language Model زي ChatGPT عشان الإبداع ومحرك بحث زكي فعلاً عشان تتطمن للمعلومة اللي واخدها. شركة Perplexity جامدة جداً لدرجة أن أفل بتفكر تشتريها عشان تخش في سباق الذكاء الصناعي وسامسونج بالفعل قررت تحطها في تليفوناتها الجديدة بدل Gemini. والأجمد أن عندي ليك فرصة ما تتفوتش. بدل ما تدفع 200 دولار في السنة اللي هو السعر الطبيعي بتاع Perplexity Pro هتاخد السنة كلها ب29 دولار بس يعني حوالي 90% خصم. ودي مش متاحة على طول. كل فترة بيكون معايا عدد محدود من الدعوات هبعتها للي هيطلبها الأول. لو عايز الدعوة دي اكتب في الكمنت اشتراك وهبعتلك لينك خاص بيك تقدر من خلاله تشترك في Perplexity Pro بالسعر المجنون ده. بس لازم تكون متابعني عامل لايك ومشارك الفيديو ده على الأقل مع 3 من صحابك. أنا عبدالقسامة تابعني.

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Transcribed and written up with AI from the video; reviewed on request.