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5 tools for research, in the order I'd try them.

1. 1.

   Perplexity in research

   Fast cited answers; the default research starting point.

   Free tier; Pro $20/mo

2. 2.

   Gemini in research

   Makes most sense if your company runs on Google Workspace. Deep Research is the standout.

   Free tier; paid via Google AI plans

3. 3.

   NotebookLM in research

   Upload your sources and interrogate them; audio overviews are a bonus.

   Free; higher limits with Google plans

4. 4.

   Elicit in research

   Literature review and paper extraction for evidence-heavy work.

   Free tier; paid plans available

5. 5.

   Consensus in research

   Ask a question, get answers pulled from published studies. Handy when someone says 'research shows'.

   Free tier; paid plans available

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