perplexity API Pricing
All 5 perplexity models by input price. Refreshed hourly.
| Model | Input /1M | Output /1M | Blended | Context | Intelligence | CPS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perplexity: Sonar Pro | $3.00 | $15.00 | $6.00 | 200K | 8 | B | Details → |
| Perplexity: Sonar | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 127K | 8 | B | Details → |
| Perplexity: Sonar Reasoning Pro | $2.00 | $8.00 | $3.50 | 128K | 12 | B | Details → |
| Perplexity: Sonar Pro Search | $3.00 | $15.00 | $6.00 | 200K | — | — | Details → |
| Perplexity: Sonar Deep Research | $2.00 | $8.00 | $3.50 | 128K | — | — | Details → |
FAQ
What is the cheapest perplexity model?
By input price, Perplexity: Sonar Pro is lowest ($3.00/1M tokens). See the full table above.
How is perplexity priced?
Usage-based: input and output priced separately per 1M tokens, with cache read/write discounts on some models. The Blended column estimates a typical 3:1 request cost.