Key Takeaways
GPT-5.4 wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
Sonar Pro Search wins:
- No clear advantages in compared metrics
Price Advantage
GPT-5.4
Benchmark Advantage
GPT-5.4
Context Window
GPT-5.4
Speed
GPT-5.4
Pricing Comparison
Benchmark Comparison
Context & Performance
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | GPT-5.4 | Sonar Pro Search |
|---|---|---|
Vision (Image Input) | ||
Tool/Function Calls | ||
Reasoning Mode | ||
Audio Input | ||
Audio Output | ||
PDF Input | ||
Prompt Caching | ||
Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | GPT-5.4 | Sonar Pro Search |
|---|---|---|
| License | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Author | OpenAI | Perplexity |
| Released | Mar 2026 | Oct 2025 |
GPT-5.4 Modalities
Input
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Output
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Sonar Pro Search Modalities
Input
textimage
Output
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