How to Use Claude 3 and GPT-4 in One Platform

TL;DR

Perplexity combines Claude 3, GPT-4, live web search, file analysis, and image generation within one platform. Its Pro mode can refine vague prompts, produce an answer with one model, and rewrite it with another for comparison. The paid plan costs $20 per month and offers 600 Pro searches, although Claude 3 Opus is limited to five uses per day.

Transcript

after using claw 3 for a few days I found two really big limitations one is it does not have web access and the information is a little bit outdated it's August 2023 right now is the latest update that he has and he also cannot create images a lot of times when I create text I like to right there in the same chat create an image something obviously... Read More

Key Insights

• Perplexity is presented as a single platform for accessing Claude 3, GPT-4, Mistral Large, live web results, and image-generation tools. This combination reduces the need to move between separate AI applications when researching, writing, comparing outputs, analyzing files, or creating supporting images.
• Claude 3 has an August 2023 knowledge cutoff in the presenter’s account and lacks direct web access. These limitations make it unsuitable by itself for questions about newly released developments, while Perplexity can pair Claude 3 Opus with a live search conducted through its All focus mode.
• GPT-4 has a default writing style that the presenter considers too promotional. Even after building custom GPTs trained on a personal writing style, the presenter says complex prompts are usually necessary, whereas Claude 3 generally provides the preferred tone for straightforward informational writing.
• The Rewrite feature can regenerate the same response with GPT-4 Turbo, Claude 3, or Mistral Large. This makes model comparison a one-click process and lets users preserve the original question or uploaded document while testing which model provides the most suitable analysis or writing style.
• Focus modes narrow Perplexity’s source or task selection for different needs. Available options described in the demonstration include academic research, writing without web search, Wolfram for mathematics, YouTube database searches, Reddit discussions, and the default All mode for searching across the broader web.
• Pro mode can ask a follow-up question or present multiple-choice options when an initial prompt lacks detail. Users can skip this refinement step, but it is designed to clarify the request before the platform conducts a live search and generates an answer with the selected model.
• Image generation is integrated into the same conversation as research and writing. Perplexity offers three image models, including DALL-E 3 and Stable Diffusion, and can automatically construct an image prompt from generated copy or accept a custom prompt specifying a different style and level of detail.
• Perplexity Pro costs $20 per month and provides 600 Pro searches, compared with five on the free version. The notable restriction is that Claude 3 Opus remains limited to five uses per day, even with the paid subscription, while the presenter reports no equivalent limitation for the other listed models.

Questions & Answers

Q: How can I use Claude 3 and GPT-4 in one platform?

Perplexity provides access to Claude 3 and GPT-4 within the same interface. Choose a preferred default model in the settings, enter a question or upload a supported file, and generate the first response. If the result is unsatisfactory, select Rewrite and choose another available model, such as GPT-4 Turbo, Claude 3, or Mistral Large, to answer the same request.

Q: Why use Perplexity instead of Claude 3 by itself?

Claude 3 alone has several limitations identified in the demonstration: its latest information is from August 2023, it lacks live web access, and it cannot generate images. Perplexity supplements Claude 3 with current web searches, image generation, and broader file handling while retaining access to Claude 3 Opus for writing and analysis within the same conversation.

Q: How does Perplexity provide current information to Claude 3?

Perplexity’s default All focus mode searches the web before producing an answer, allowing Claude 3 Opus to respond using live search material rather than relying only on its August 2023 knowledge. This is useful when a question concerns something newly released. Users who do not need current sources can switch to Writing mode, which disables web search.

Q: How can I compare Claude 3 and GPT-4 answers in Perplexity?

Generate an initial answer with the selected default model, then click Rewrite and choose a different model. Perplexity can have GPT-4 Turbo reconsider an answer created by Claude 3 Opus, or the reverse, without requiring the user to recreate the request. Mistral Large is also available, enabling quick comparisons of content, analysis, and writing style.

Q: What research modes are available in Perplexity?

Perplexity includes focus modes for several kinds of research and writing. The transcript describes an academic option for research involving papers, a Writing mode without web search, Wolfram access for mathematical work, a YouTube database search, and a Reddit discussions search. The default All focus mode searches across the web when no specialized source is required.

Q: How does image generation work inside Perplexity?

Perplexity can create an image directly from text already generated in a conversation, which is useful for a blog post or product description. Users choose an image type, such as an illustration, and the platform constructs a prompt from the existing material. A wrench option reveals the generated prompt and permits custom instructions for style and detail before regeneration.

Q: How much does Perplexity Pro cost and what are its limits?

The paid Perplexity Pro plan costs $20 per month and provides 600 Pro searches. The presenter considers that allowance large compared with personal usage expectations. However, Claude 3 Opus has a separate restriction of five uses per day, even for paid subscribers. Free users receive five Pro searches, according to the explanation in the transcript.

Q: Can Perplexity analyze files that Claude 3 rejects?

Perplexity accepts uploads including images, text, PDFs, and larger files for analysis. In the demonstration, a CSV file of roughly seven or eight megabytes was analyzed with Claude 3 Opus inside Perplexity after the standalone Claude interface reported that the same message exceeded its length limit. The file could then be reanalyzed with GPT-4 Turbo for comparison.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Claude 3 produces a writing style the presenter prefers, but its knowledge ends in August 2023, it lacks live web access, and it cannot generate images. GPT-4 supports image creation through DALL-E 3, but its default prose can sound overly promotional and often requires more detailed prompting or custom GPT training.

• Perplexity places Claude 3, GPT-4 Turbo, Mistral Large, web search, specialized research modes, and several image generators in one interface. Users can select a default model, request a rewrite from another model, search images or videos, and generate illustrations based directly on previously produced copy without writing another prompt.

• Perplexity Pro costs $20 per month and provides 600 Pro searches, while free users receive five. It supports uploads of images, text, PDFs, and larger data files for analysis. However, Claude 3 Opus, identified as the strongest Claude option presented, remains restricted to five uses per day even for paid subscribers.