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Model token usage and search-related charges are separate cost drivers; include both when the endpoint uses web search.
Perplexity pricing
Perplexity API pricing and cost calculator
Compare current Sonar token rates and estimate your request volume. Because search-enabled APIs can include request, search, or reasoning charges beyond token rates, confirm the complete cost structure in Perplexity's official documentation.
Current priced models
4
Lowest listed input
$1.00
Sonar
Lowest listed output
$1.00
Sonar
Latest catalog verification
Apr 7, 2026
Current catalog
Current Sonar API model prices
Rates are first-party USD list prices per one million tokens. Current models are ordered by catalog relevance, not by price alone. Marketplace-only prices are excluded so they cannot be mistaken for the model creator's API rate.
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| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Provider listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonar Pro Released 2025-03-07 | $3.00 | $15.00 | 200K | 3 |
| Sonar Reasoning Pro Released 2025-03-07 | $2.00 | $8.00 | 128K | 3 |
| Sonar Released 2025-01-27 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 128K | 3 |
| Sonar Deep Research Released 2025-03-07 | $2.00 | $8.00 | 128K | 2 |
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Model
Listed rates
Sonar Pro
Estimated run
$0.011
From 1,000 in · 500 out
Input / 1M
$3.00
Output / 1M
$15.00
Prices are official list rates per million tokens.
Full pricing detailCost guidance
How to compare Sonar API costs
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Use realistic request volume and answer length when comparing Sonar models for production workloads.
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Check endpoint-specific pricing because search, reasoning, and other features may not share one flat rate.
Questions
Sonar API pricing FAQ
Is Perplexity API cost based only on tokens?
Not necessarily. Depending on the endpoint and model, search or request-level charges can apply in addition to input and output token prices.
What should I include in a Perplexity API budget?
Estimate input tokens, output tokens, request volume, and any search or reasoning charges documented for the endpoint you will use.