Research fails when sources disappear. In 2026 the best workflow is not a faster search, but a workspace that keeps the question, the sources, and the synthesis together. Vortixy Chat does this for free: web search via Tavily (8-key rotation) and deep research (plan → parallel search → refine → synthesis) with Fuentes listed under every answer.
The 4-step deep research
Deep Research in Vortixy is not a single prompt. It plans with a fast model, runs parallel web searches with Promise.allSettled, refines if gaps remain (≤2 rounds), then synthesizes with a smart model. You see each phase live: Searching → N sources found → Synthesizing. If Tavily is unavailable, a free Wikipedia + arXiv fallback provides grounding at zero cost.
Why sources matter
Without sources, AI answers look confident and may be wrong. Vortixy keeps Fuentes visible so you can check.
When to use deep research vs quick search
Quick search is for facts and prices. Deep research is for comparisons, literature, and multi-source synthesis. Pick the lighter tool that still answers the question.
Keep what matters
Vortixy shows progress in your language, streams deltas as NDJSON, and reconciles token usage with real provider counts so your daily limits stay fair. Save any conversation to history (50/150/400/1500 by plan) and export when ready.
Good research in 2026 is a workspace problem, not a search problem. Keep sources, context, and next steps together — for free.