Perplexity is a cited-answer search engine first; Gemini is a general assistant with research ability. Use Perplexity when you need sources you can open and verify fast. Use Gemini when you want research plus inline drafting, image generation, or Workspace action.

Weekly workflow test

Run the same real task in both tools for one week. Score on: time-to-first-result, corrections needed, export/import quality, and monthly cost at your expected volume. The winner should be obvious by day three.

Decision summary

• Pick the tool that fits the weekly job you actually repeat.
• Keep the other only if it covers a different workflow you cannot do otherwise.
• Set a 30-day trial for the runner-up; cancel unless usage is weekly and verified.