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Perplexity AI
Perplexity
Language model
An answer engine that pairs live web search with cited, source-credited responses.
Version timeline as of Jun 25, 2026.
Version timeline
4 versions- SonarActiveRelease date TBDsonar· 200K ctx · Fast
Cost-efficient real-time search model; $1/1M tokens + $5 per 1K searches. Default model on the Free plan.
- Release date TBDsonar-pro· 200K ctx · Flagship
Flagship real-time search model: highest-quality cited answers; $3/1M tokens + $5 per 1K searches.
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