Perplexity offers the ability to obtain information and answers to complex questions from internet sources. It bears similarities to Google and aligns with its data practices. However, Perplexity has specific limitations, particularly regarding efficiency in languages other than English, such as German and French. The basic version of Perplexity is free, but users' data and inputs may be used to improve the service's algorithms and search suggestions.
Data on Perplexity is not encrypted, allowing any employee to access and read it. Uploaded images and documents are also unencrypted and publicly accessible. A test we conducted showed that images and documents are stored at Cloudinary with a random ID. Anyone who guesses this ID can access the uploaded content. Additionally, employees of Perplexity and the external company have full access. This also applies to the Enterprise PRO version, which is supposed to offer more security to companies. (As of July 17, 2024)
Perplexity does not offer prompt templates and lacks an affiliate program that enables users to benefit from its success and capitalize on the AI trend. The image generator of Perplexity is of low quality and offers limited image generation capabilities, even though this function is provided. The company is based in the USA, meaning data and conversations are stored and processed there. Perplexity also receives multi-million dollar investments from large corporations and lacks transparency.
Conclusion: You should not use Perplexity if you want to protect your data and privacy, or if you occasionally or inadvertently share personal data with an AI assistant. There are better alternatives that do not use or sell your data, comply with privacy laws such as GDPR, and store your data exclusively within the EU. CamoCopy is the best alternative to Perplexity if you want to protect your data and privacy. In addition to the AI assistant, CamoCopy also offers an advanced AI search engine similar to Perplexity but with complete privacy protection. This allows you to efficiently obtain answers with images and sources and ask follow-up questions. You can also seamlessly switch between the search engine and the AI assistant. CamoCopy goes a step further by hiding your IP address when you perform searches.
CamoCopy encrypts all chats, documents, and images you upload.
When using CamoCopy, all your data is stored and processed exclusively within the EU. Privacy and data protection are fundamental principles for us, not optional features.
CamoCopy has internet access even during normal AI chats and can retrieve data in real-time. It is available in multiple languages, including English, German, and French, and you can use it without your data being used or sold. Our approach is to know as little about you as possible without compromising performance. CamoCopy also offers the ability to create illustrations, logos, and images in the integrated image studio. You get prompt templates and there is an affiliate program that allows you to share in the success and earn money. Compared to most AI platforms, which cost around €20 per month (like Perplexity), amounting to €240 per year, CamoCopy offers a more affordable and transparent long-term alternative. With CamoCopy, you can choose to pay only for what you use and not be tied to a monthly subscription, or choose an affordable subscription that gives you unlimited AI power. You also do not pay with your data and always benefit from the latest updates.

CamoCopy is GDPR compliant. 🇪🇺