Search is just one feature
Krater does web search natively across every model — but also gives you image, video, voice and music generation.
The Perplexity Pro alternative that does more
Krater is the Perplexity Pro alternative built for everything, not just search.
Perplexity Pro comparison
Perplexity is great for research. But once you need image generation, video, voice, music or coding-grade models, you need another tool. Krater does all of it in one place.
Krater pricing · AI model directory · AI image generator · Poe alternative
| Category | Perplexity Pro | Krater |
|---|---|---|
| Core strength | AI-powered search | Full AI suite + web search |
| AI models | Curated set, limited choice | 350+ models, free selection |
| Image generation | Limited, basic | Flux, Midjourney, Imagen, Recraft |
| Video generation | None | Sora, Veo, Kling, Runway, Hailuo |
| Voice / TTS | None | ElevenLabs, OpenAI, Cartesia |
| Pricing | $20/mo · search-focused | From $20/mo · full creative suite |
Highlights
Pick your own model
Perplexity curates which model answers. Krater lets you pick — GPT-5 for analysis, Claude for writing, Gemini for vision.
Better value
Krater Pro is $20/month with 1,500 credits across the whole suite. Perplexity Pro is $20/month focused on search.
Frequently asked questions
Does Krater have web search like Perplexity?
Yes. Krater has built-in web search available with every chat model — turn it on per message or per conversation.
Why switch from Perplexity Pro?
If you only need search, Perplexity is great. If you also need image generation, video, voice, music or a wider model selection, Krater gives you all of it for the same price or less.
Can I use Perplexity's Sonar models on Krater?
Krater includes its own web-search layer across GPT-5, Claude, Gemini and other models. The browsing quality is competitive with Perplexity for most use cases.
How does Krater Pro compare to Perplexity Pro?
Krater Pro is $20/month with 1,500 credits across 350+ models plus image/video/voice. Perplexity Pro is $20/month focused on search. Krater offers significantly more for the same price.