Perplexica

Open-source Perplexity you self-host

AI search enginesAI answer engineMITSelf-hostedTypeScriptIntermediate

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What is Perplexica?

Perplexica is an open-source AI answer engine that searches the web and answers with cited sources, running entirely on your infrastructure with local model support.

Why people choose Perplexica

Answers with cited sources like Perplexity
Works with local models via Ollama
Fully self-hosted and private

Perplexica at a glance

Category	AI search engines
Type	AI answer engine
License	MIT
Runs locally	Self-hosted
Built with	TypeScript
Skill level	Intermediate
Best for	users who want private, sourced AI answers

Open-source alternatives to Perplexica

Other open-source ai search engines tools worth comparing:

MorphicGenerative UI answer engine

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FarfalleSelf-hosted answer engine with local models

Lepton SearchA conversational search engine in 500 lines

SurfSenseSearch your own knowledge and the web

Perplexica head-to-head

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FAQ

Is Perplexica free?

Perplexica is free and open-source (MIT license), so you can use, self-host and modify it at no cost.

Can I run Perplexica locally?

Yes. Perplexica is designed to run on your own machine or server, keeping your data private.

What is the best alternative to Perplexica?

Popular open-source alternatives include Morphic, SearXNG, Farfalle. See the comparisons above to choose.

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