# Perplexity: Sonar API prices

Perplexity: Sonar (sonar) — 127k context, 114k max output.
2 metered per-token offers from 2 provider(s), in USD per 1M tokens.
Prices as of 2026-10-04.

| Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | Cache read $/1M | Context |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Helicone | $1 | $1 | — | 127k |
| Kilo Gateway | $1 | $1 | — | 127k |

## Summary

- Cheapest input: $1 per 1M tokens (Helicone)
- Cheapest output: $1 per 1M tokens (Helicone)
- First-party: not listed separately
- Free offers: none
- Subscription plans (not per-token): none
- Released: 2025-01-27
- Inputs: image, text

## FAQ

### What is the cheapest Perplexity: Sonar API?

As of Oct 4, 2026, Helicone has the lowest Perplexity: Sonar output price at $1 per 1M tokens, and Helicone has the lowest input price at $1 per 1M tokens. Prices are metered per-token rates in USD; free tiers and subscription plans are excluded.

### How many providers offer Perplexity: Sonar?

2 providers list Perplexity: Sonar on Sovyron; 2 of them sell it at a metered per-token price.

### Is Perplexity: Sonar free?

No provider in the Sovyron catalog lists a free tier for Perplexity: Sonar.

### What is the context window of Perplexity: Sonar?

Perplexity: Sonar supports a 127k-token context window and up to 114k output tokens.

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