Perplexica

An open AI search alternative with cited answers you can self-host

What it is

An open-source AI search engine combining local or cloud models with web retrieval to produce cited answers. Its interface and interaction approach commercial products, and it can be fully self-hosted.

Highlights

  • Answers carry traceable source citations
  • Supports plugging in local models
  • Experience close to commercial products
  • Fully self-hosted, data stays local

How to use

Start with a container, configure the model and search sources, then use cited search in your browser.

License

Released under MIT. Read the terms before commercial use or redistribution, especially if you plan to offer it as a service.