# San Francisco AI startup Perplexity posted a sharp revenue jump, with annualized recurring revenue climbing past $450 million in March 2026.

*business · news · 2026-04-08 · TechStartups.com*

## Key points

- Perplexity's annualized recurring revenue jumped 50% in March 2026, surpassing $450 million.
- The new 'Computer' product orchestrates up to 19 AI models to execute complex, multi-step workflows.
- Perplexity shifted to a usage-based pricing model with no markup, departing from flat subscriptions.
- The company eliminated advertising in February 2026 to focus on trust and performance-based revenue.
- Perplexity now competes directly with enterprise platforms like Microsoft and Salesforce, not just search engines.

**Companies:** Perplexity
**Countries:** United States

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