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GPT‑5.5 Instant vs Perplexity

GPT‑5.5 Instant

7.3

Incremental ChatGPT update lacking breakthrough innovation

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Perplexity

7.6

Best AI search product today but facing fierce competition

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GPT‑5.5 InstantPerplexity
Overall7.37.6
Utility78
Onboarding99
Craft88
Niche fit57
Longevity86

Both scored on the same five-dimension rubric, so the numbers are comparable. A gap under 1 point is effectively a tie.

Which one

GPT‑5.5 Instant

Good for:Casual users needing quick AI-generated content

Not for:Those needing customized or enterprise AI solutions

Perplexity

Good for:Professionals needing fast, reliable information

Not for:Casual users wanting simple search results