API-first AI search for developers
Perplexity Sonar is the API product from Perplexity AI that gives developers access to real-time, citation-backed AI search. It combines large language models with live web indexing to deliver accurate, up-to-date answers with source citations. Sonar powers search features in apps, chatbots, and enterprise tools.
API pricing based on tokens. Free tier with limited requests.
Sonar Pro
Perplexity Sonar was released to the public, marking its official debut in the AI landscape.
Sonar Pro
Our team verified Perplexity Sonar's pricing, features, and capabilities to ensure accuracy.
Sign up for API access at perplexity.ai
Get your API key from the dashboard
Send search queries via REST API
Parse structured responses with citations
Integrate into your application
Best For
Developers building search-powered applications
Free Trial
Free API credits
Mobile App
N/A (API product)
API Access
Full REST API with streaming support
Team Features
Team API keys with usage dashboards
Last Updated
2026-01-30
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