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