jo vs Perplexity

Perplexity provides web answers with sources, research features, multiple AI models, and Computer Skills for tasks performed in a browser. ¹

jo uses connected work-and-life context to prepare research, plans, drafts, reminders, and browser-assisted tasks. It keeps the user in control of consequential work.

Perplexity stores conversations as threads and offers connectors and integrations for accounts and sources you choose to connect. ²

jo maintains relevant context across conversations, projects, and connected sources. It can surface briefings and recurring autopilot results before you ask.

Perplexity offers web, mobile, desktop, and browser products, including Comet. ²

jo works on Apple Silicon Mac and web, with mobile access through mobile web, iMessage, WhatsApp, and Telegram. There is no native mobile app yet.

Perplexity has Free, Pro, Max, Enterprise Pro, and Enterprise offerings; the product’s support center has the current plan and billing details. ³

jo gives every user an isolated cloud machine and storage, uses zero-retention model endpoints, and does not train on mail, messages, or screen content. jo asks for approval before it sends, books, buys, or changes a calendar. It is free while in beta, with no waitlist.

Which is right for you? Choose Perplexity for cited web research and browser tasks. Choose jo for persistent personal context, proactive help, and approval before consequential actions.