Last updated: May 2026
Novis vs Perplexity:Beyond search
Perplexity finds answers with citations. Novis turns research into polished deliverables with any AI model, native document editing, and transcription built in.
Novis
Novis combines deep research with a full knowledge work platform. Browse the web, analyze uploaded documents, and produce Word documents, presentations, and reports, switching between GPT, Claude, Gemini, and more as needed.
Choose Novis when research is just the first step and you also need document creation, transcription, multi-model flexibility, and team workflows.
- All top AI models in one workspace
- Tables: bulk extraction at scale
- From $25/mo individual · Team from $100/mo · Unlimited seats
Perplexity
Perplexity is an AI-powered search and research engine with inline citations. Pro and Enterprise tiers add model selection, deep research, and team features focused on finding and synthesizing information.
Choose Perplexity when your primary need is fast, cited web research and you do not need a document workspace or transcription.
- Multi-LLM research
- Pro $20/mo · Enterprise from $40/seat
- Deep Research & Pro Search
Feature comparison
| Feature | Novis | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | End-to-end AI workspace for research, documents, transcription, and team knowledge. | AI search and research engine with cited answers from web and proprietary data sources. |
| AI models | Full model choice: GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, Mistral, and Novis Mix synthesis. | Multi-LLM platform (GPT, Claude, Gemini, and more). Perplexity-orchestrated routing, not a full workspace model picker. |
| Research | Agentic deep research across web and uploaded files with comprehensive cited reports. | Industry-leading cited web search and Deep Research. Strong proprietary data partnerships. |
| Deliverables | Native Workspace for Word, notes, presentations, and spreadsheets. | Reports in chat plus Perplexity Computer add-ins for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. No standalone document workspace. |
| Document analysis | Upload PDFs, docs, scans, and sheets. Granular citations from your specific data. | File uploads with cited analysis. Usage limits vary by plan. |
| Transcription | Meeting bots, audio/video upload, live recording with insights. | Not a core feature. |
| Workflow customization | Reusable prompts, templates, skills, and team knowledge libraries. | Spaces and collections for organizing research. Limited workflow automation. |
| Bulk extraction | Novis Tables for bulk AI extraction across up to 10,000 rows with up to 10 context items per row (documents, links, transcripts, or a mix) — scaling to 100,000 context items — and 50 extraction columns. Up to 500,000 cited entities extracted using any AI model. | Not available. Research outputs stay in chat. No structured bulk extraction across document sets. |
| Tool integrations | Coming soon: 100+ deep tool integrations for seamless automation across your business stack. | SharePoint, 400+ connectors, and Perplexity Computer for multi-step orchestration. Research-first, not a full knowledge-work OS. |
| Office add-ins | Native add-ins for Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (coming soon), alongside an in-app Workspace that already supports native creation and editing of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel documents. | Perplexity Computer add-ins for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook (Pro+ plans). |
| Pricing | Pro from $25/mo. Team from $100/mo with shared credits and unlimited seats. | Pro $20/mo · Max $200/mo · Enterprise Pro $40/seat · Enterprise Max $325/seat. |
| Security | SOC 2 and ISO 27001 aligned controls (planned certifications Q2–Q3). GDPR aligned. EU/US data residency on Team. | SOC 2 Type II and GDPR on Enterprise. HIPAA-aligned safeguards with BAA on Enterprise Pro/Max. No training on company data. |
Research is the start, not the finish.
Perplexity finds cited answers fast and now offers Computer add-ins inside Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Novis takes research further in one platform: compile findings into a polished report, build a presentation, or cross-reference with uploaded contracts and meeting transcripts.
Direct model control, not orchestrated routing.
Perplexity is multi-LLM (GPT, Claude, Gemini, and more) but routes models behind the scenes for search. Novis puts every major model at your fingertips with a direct picker per task, or Novis Mix to combine models in one workflow.
Transcription meets research.
Novis transcribes Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet calls, then lets you research, analyze, and draft follow-up documents from the transcript with citations. Perplexity has no equivalent meeting workflow.
When to choose Perplexity vs Novis
Choose Novis if:
- You need research plus document creation, not just cited search results
- You want a direct model picker and Novis Mix synthesis, not search-orchestrated routing
- You need meeting transcription integrated with analysis workflows
- You want reusable prompts, templates, and team knowledge libraries
- You work across legal, finance, consulting, or multiple industries
- You prefer credit-based pricing with pay-as-you-go flexibility
Choose Perplexity if:
- Your primary need is fast, cited web research with minimal setup
- You want Perplexity's proprietary data sources (PitchBook, Wiley, etc.)
- You do not need document editing, transcription, or team workspace features
- A search-first interface at $20/mo is sufficient
From $25/mo individual · Team from $100/mo · Unlimited seats · No credit card required to request access
Questions people ask before choosing Novis
Common questions about pricing, models, and switching to Novis.
Start with Novis.Pay only for what you use.
- All top AI models in one workspace: GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and more
- Chat, research, workspace, tables & transcription
- From $25/mo individual · Team from $100/mo · Unlimited seats
- SOC 2 & ISO 27001 aligned controls (planned certifications Q2–Q3)