Perplexity: Sonar Pro Search API

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

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Sonar Pro Search is Perplexity's most advanced agentic search system, available exclusively via OpenRouter API, adding autonomous multi-step reasoning to Sonar Pro. Instead of single query+synthesis, it plans and executes entire research workflows using tools, making it ideal for deeper reasoning and analysis. This model powers Perplexity's Pro Search mode on their consumer platform.

Context Window N/A

tokens

Max Output 8K

tokens

Input Cost $3

per million tokens

Output Cost $15

per million tokens

Release Date Apr 1, 2025

 

API Usage Example

Add Perplexity: Sonar Pro Search 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-pro-search"
}).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-pro-search"
        }).then(response => {
            document.body.innerHTML = response.message.content;
        });
    </script>
</body>
</html>

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is this Perplexity: Sonar Pro Search API about?

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

Who created Perplexity: Sonar Pro Search?

Perplexity: Sonar Pro Search was created by Perplexity and released on Apr 1, 2025.

What is the max output length of Perplexity: Sonar Pro Search?

Perplexity: Sonar Pro Search can generate up to 8K tokens in a single response.

How much does it cost?
The Perplexity: Sonar Pro Search API is available through the User-Pays Model. As a developer, you can add the Perplexity: Sonar Pro Search API to your app for free — your users pay for their own AI costs directly.
Price per 1M tokens
Input$3
Output$15
How do I access the Perplexity: Sonar Pro Search API?

You can access the Perplexity: Sonar Pro Search 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 Pro Search API work with React / Vue / Vanilla JS / Node / etc.?

Yes — the Perplexity: Sonar Pro Search 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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