Perplexity API Pricing 2026
AI search engine with built-in web search and citation capabilities in every response.
Perplexity API Pricing Quick Summary (January 2026)
Quick Answer: Perplexity pricing starts at $1/1M input tokens with sonar-reasoning. Output tokens cost $5/1M. For advanced capabilities, sonar-pro costs $3/$15 per 1M tokens.
Text / LLM Models
(4)| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Tier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sonar-pro | $3.00 | $15.00 | - | high | Search + Citations |
| sonar-reasoning-pro | $2.00 | $8.00 | - | high | Reasoning + Search |
| sonar-reasoning | $1.00 | $5.00 | - | mid | Reasoning |
| sonar | $1.00 | $1.00 | - | budget | Basic Search |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Perplexity API cost?
Perplexity API pricing starts at $1/1M input tokens with sonar-reasoning. The most capable model, sonar-pro, costs $3/1M input tokens. All prices are per million tokens as of January 2026.
What is the cheapest Perplexity model?
The cheapest Perplexity model is sonar-reasoning at $1/1M input tokens and $5/1M output tokens. It's ideal for high-volume, simple tasks.
How does Perplexity pricing compare to competitors?
Perplexity pricing varies by model capability. Budget models start around $1/1M tokens, while frontier models cost $3/1M tokens. Compare with OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google on our AI Pricing page.