PerplexityPay, got worseUS
Education Pro price rises to $10
Perplexity Education Pro for verified students and educators now costs $10/mo instead of $4.99
What changed
- Education Pro
- Was Before: $4.99/mo after a free first month
- After: $10/mo
What this means for you
Students and educators pay about twice as much for Education Pro, still half the $20 Pro price.
Context
2025$10
this change$10
now
How we know
An archived copy of Perplexity's plan comparison from Jan 5, 2026 lists Education Pro at $4.99/mo after a free month.
By Feb 7, 2026, an archived copy of the same page lists Education Pro at $10/month.
The free first month is no longer listed there.
Sources
- Help Center: Which Perplexity subscription plan is right for you? (before, Jan 5 2026: $4.99/mo) · archived copy
- Help Center: Which Perplexity subscription plan is right for you? (after, Feb 7 2026: $10/mo) · archived copy
Full research notes
Perplexity's plan comparison of January 5, 2026 lists Education Pro as '1 month free for first time subscribers, then $4.99/mo with verification from SheerID'. By February 7, 2026 it lists 'Education Pro ($10/mo with verification from SheerID)' and 'Exclusive education discount at $10/month'; the free first month is no longer listed.
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