Perplexity is the strongest fit for this task because it combines live web search with AI synthesis, letting you pull current market size figures, growth forecasts, and competitor profiles from up-to-date sources in a single session. It cites its sources inline, so you can verify the data and dig deeper into any report or article it surfaces. For a broader competitive landscape write-up once you have the raw data, Claude Sonnet handles long-form synthesis and structured analysis well. Gemini Pro is worth considering if you want tight integration with Google search results and a generous free tier to get started quickly.