According to God of Prompt, the ability to build a Perplexity AI-like search tool with the same search, citations, and features gives users direct control over pricing and terms, eliminating risks of sudden price increases or policy changes from third-party providers (source: @godofprompt). This trend highlights a shift toward self-hosted, customizable AI search solutions in the enterprise market, enabling companies to maintain cost stability and data governance. As businesses seek alternatives to proprietary AI platforms, the demand for open-source or self-managed AI tools presents significant business opportunities for developers and technology providers (source: @godofprompt).