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End-to-end encrypted alternatives to Perplexity

The Perplexity listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. 4 of the 87 other AI assistants in this directory are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Perplexity has a free plan. Paid plans start at $17 per month when billed annually ($20 a month on the US App Store). All of them are free or have a free plan.

4 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Perplexity

  1. Venice

    Privacy-focused AI app for chat, images and video across many models

    • Venice starts at $18 per month, or $180 per year (Pro). Perplexity starts at $17 per month when billed annually ($20 a month on the US App Store).
    • Only Perplexity lists a browser extension.
    • Venice is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Venice pricing and details

  2. Maple AI

    End-to-end encrypted AI chat that runs open models in enclaves

    • Maple AI starts at $20 per month (Pro). Perplexity starts at $17 per month when billed annually ($20 a month on the US App Store).
    • Only Maple AI lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Perplexity lists a browser extension.
    • Maple AI is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Maple AI pricing and details

  3. Confer

    End-to-end encrypted AI assistant from the creator of Signal

    • Confer starts at $34.99 (Confer Membership, US App Store; billing period not shown). Perplexity starts at $17 per month when billed annually ($20 a month on the US App Store).
    • Only Perplexity lists an Android app.
    • Only Perplexity lists a browser extension.
    • Confer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Confer pricing and details

  4. Bearly

    Privacy-focused app for Claude, GPT, Gemini and Grok models

    • Bearly starts at $20 per month. Perplexity starts at $17 per month when billed annually ($20 a month on the US App Store).
    • Only Bearly lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Perplexity lists an Android app.
    • Bearly is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Bearly pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an end-to-end encrypted alternative to Perplexity?

Yes. Venice, Maple AI, Confer and Bearly are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Is Perplexity end-to-end encrypted?

The Perplexity listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. The listing was checked on Oct 4, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Perplexity: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.