Key Takeaways
Sonar Reasoning wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
Sonar Reasoning Pro wins:
- Larger context window
- Higher intelligence benchmark
Price Advantage
Sonar Reasoning
Benchmark Advantage
Sonar Reasoning Pro
Context Window
Sonar Reasoning Pro
Speed
N/A
Pricing Comparison
Benchmark Comparison
Context & Performance
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Sonar Reasoning | Sonar Reasoning Pro |
|---|---|---|
Vision (Image Input) | ||
Tool/Function Calls | ||
Reasoning Mode | ||
Audio Input | ||
Audio Output | ||
PDF Input | ||
Prompt Caching | ||
Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | Sonar Reasoning | Sonar Reasoning Pro |
|---|---|---|
| License | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Author | Perplexity | Perplexity |
| Released | Unknown | Mar 2025 |
Sonar Reasoning Modalities
Input
Output
Sonar Reasoning Pro Modalities
Input
textimage
Output
text