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perplexity prices
5 models, with what one long document actually costs.
Prices checked 2026-09-20 yesterday
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“Task” = a 10,000-token document in, a 1,000-token answer out.
| Model | Context | In /M | Out /M | One task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perplexity: Sonar | 127k | $1.00 | $1.00 | $0.01 |
| Perplexity: Sonar Reasoning Pro | 128k | $2.00 | $8.00 | $0.03 |
| Perplexity: Sonar Deep Research | 128k | $2.00 | $8.00 | $0.03 |
| Perplexity: Sonar Pro Search | 200k | $3.00 | $15.00 | $0.05 |
| Perplexity: Sonar Pro | 200k | $3.00 | $15.00 | $0.05 |
Cheapest paid model from this provider: Perplexity: Sonar at $1.00 per million input tokens.
Going direct to perplexity usually costs slightly less than going through an aggregator, at the price of a separate account and bill. Worth it at volume; rarely worth it while experimenting.