Perplexity models

Perplexity has 7 models in the directory. The newest is Embed v1 0.6b, released Feb 26, 2026.

The cheapest to run is Sonar at $1 per million input tokens.

Sonar Pro Search has the longest context window, 200K tokens.

Models
7
Newest
Feb 26, 2026
From
$1/M input
Longest context
200K

All Perplexity models

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  • Embed v1 0.6b

    Embeddings

    Turns text into vectors for search and retrieval.

    by perplexityFeb 26, 2026

  • Embed v1 4b

    Embeddings

    Turns text into vectors for search and retrieval.

    by perplexityFeb 26, 2026

  • Reads text and images. Structured output, reasoning.

    by perplexityOct 30, 2025$3/M input tokens$15/M output tokens

  • Reads text. Reasoning. Served by 6 providers.

    by perplexityJan 27, 2025$2/M input tokens$8/M output tokens6 providers

  • Reads text. Tool calling, structured output. Served by 11 providers.

    by perplexityJan 1, 2024$1/M input tokens$1/M output tokens11 providers

  • Reads text and images. Structured output. Served by 8 providers.

    by perplexityJan 1, 2024$3/M input tokens$15/M output tokens8 providers

  • Reads text and images. Structured output, reasoning. Served by 6 providers.

    by perplexityJan 1, 2024$2/M input tokens$8/M output tokens6 providers

Prices and context from models.dev (MIT licensed), refreshed Oct 15, 2026.

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