Research modes

Parallect offers two ways to run research: Fast for quicker results, and Methodical for more thorough, in-depth analysis. Both modes produce a unified synthesis report.

Fast mode

What happens: All selected providers work at the same time. Results typically arrive in seconds to a few minutes depending on query complexity and provider count.

When to use:

• You need results quickly.
• You're iterating on phrasing before a deeper run.
• The question is well-bounded and straightforward.

Cost and time: Fastest turnaround since all providers work simultaneously. Cost scales with the number of providers selected.

Methodical mode

What happens: Providers work one at a time, each building on what came before. This produces more thorough, interconnected results. After all providers finish, a unified report is produced.

When to use:

• The decision matters and you want each provider to fill gaps left by earlier ones.
• You care about depth and are willing to wait for a more comprehensive result.
• You're researching a complex or ambiguous topic.

Cost and time: Takes longer than fast mode. Expect roughly two to ten minutes depending on scope and provider count. Cost is similar to fast mode for the same providers.

How mode affects cost and time

Your budget tier still caps any single job. Both modes produce a synthesis report.

Next steps

• Set up threads: Creating research threads.
• Read outputs: Viewing results.