Perplexity: Sonar API

Access Perplexity: Sonar from Perplexity using Puter.js AI API.

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Sonar is Perplexity's lightweight, cost-effective search model built on Llama 3.3 70B, optimized for speed (1200 tokens/second) and quick factual queries. It provides real-time web search with grounding and citations, ideal for simple Q&A and straightforward integrations. Best for everyday use cases where fast, accurate answers are needed without complex reasoning.

Context Window N/A

tokens

Max Output N/A

tokens

Input Cost $1

per million tokens

Output Cost $1

per million tokens

Release Date Feb 18, 2025

 

API Usage Example

Add Perplexity: Sonar to your app with just a few lines of code.
No API keys, no backend, no configuration required.

// npm install @heyputer/puter.js
import { puter } from '@heyputer/puter.js';

puter.ai.chat("Explain quantum computing in simple terms", {
    model: "perplexity/sonar"
}).then(response => {
    document.body.innerHTML = response.message.content;
});

<html>
<body>
    <script src="https://js.puter.com/v2/"></script>
    <script>
        puter.ai.chat("Explain quantum computing in simple terms", {
            model: "perplexity/sonar"
        }).then(response => {
            document.body.innerHTML = response.message.content;
        });
    </script>
</body>
</html>

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is this Perplexity: Sonar API about?

The Perplexity: Sonar API gives you access to Perplexity's chat model through Puter.js. With just a few lines of JavaScript, you can integrate Perplexity: Sonar into any web app or Node.js project — no API keys, no backend, and no configuration required.

Who created Perplexity: Sonar?

Perplexity: Sonar was created by Perplexity and released on Feb 18, 2025.

How much does it cost?
The Perplexity: Sonar API is available through the User-Pays Model. As a developer, you can add the Perplexity: Sonar API to your app for free — your users pay for their own AI costs directly.
Price per 1M tokens
Input$1
Output$1
How do I access the Perplexity: Sonar API?

You can access the Perplexity: Sonar API with just a few lines of JavaScript — no API keys, no backend, and no configuration required. Include the Puter.js library in your project and start making calls right away. For more details, check out our documentation.

Does the Perplexity: Sonar API work with React / Vue / Vanilla JS / Node / etc.?

Yes — the Perplexity: Sonar API works with any JavaScript framework, Node.js, or plain HTML through Puter.js. Just include the library and start building. See the documentation for more details.

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