Sonar
language modelPerplexity
Sonar is lightweight, affordable, fast, and simple to use — now featuring citations and the ability to customize sources. It is designed for companies seeking to integrate lightweight question-and-answer features...
Key facts
| Made by | Perplexity |
|---|---|
| Type | language model |
| Released | January 27, 2025 |
| Reads at once | 127,072 tokens |
| Price (API, per million tokens) | $1 in · $1 out |
| Input → output | text, image → text |
Questions about Sonar
Who makes Sonar?
Sonar is made by Perplexity.
When was Sonar released?
We first saw Sonar listed on January 27, 2025.
How much does Sonar cost?
Through OpenRouter it costs $1 per million input tokens and $1 per million output tokens. Prices change, so check the provider before you build on it.
How much text can Sonar read at once?
Up to 127,072 tokens, roughly 95.3K words.
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