--- title: Perplexity: Sonar Pro Search | Text Generation | ModelsLab description: Advanced agentic search model with 200K token context, multimodal inputs, autonomous multi-step reasoning for complex research workflows at $3/$15 per. url: https://modelslab.com/models/perplexity/perplexity-sonar-pro-search/api.md canonical: https://modelslab.com/models/perplexity/perplexity-sonar-pro-search/api.md type: product component: Playground/LLM/Index generated_at: 2026-04-15T04:01:41.335310Z --- Perplexity: Sonar Pro Search --- [LLMs.txt](https://modelslab.com/models/open_router/perplexity-sonar-pro-search/llms.txt) [.md](https://modelslab.com/models/perplexity/perplexity-sonar-pro-search.md) perplexity-sonar-pro-search perplexity Closed Source Model $9.000000 / call Perplexity: Sonar Pro Search --- Choose a prompt below to get started or type your own message Explain quantum computing in simple terms Write a Python function to sort a list Create a marketing email for a SaaS product Compare REST vs GraphQL APIs Send ### Perplexity: Sonar Pro Search perplexity perplexity-sonar-pro-search Copy model ID PricingInput $3.00 / 1M tokens Output $15.00 / 1M tokens API EndpointsOpenAI Compatible `https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/chat/completions`Endpoint Anthropic Compatible `https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/v1/messages`Messages `https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/v1/messages/count_tokens`Count Tokens `https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/v1/models`Models Use with Claude Code cURL Example ParametersSystem MessageYou are a helpful AI assistant specialized in providing accurate and detailed responses. 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It is designed for deeper reasoning and analysis. Pricing is based... ### Technical Specifications Model IDperplexity-sonar-pro-searchCategoryLLM ModelsTaskText GenerationPrice$9.000000 per million tokensAddedFebruary 20, 2026 ### Key Features - Chat completion and multi-turn conversation API - Streaming response with token-by-token output - Function calling and tool use support - System prompts and role-based messaging - JSON mode and structured output ### Quick Start Integrate Perplexity: Sonar Pro Search into your application with a single API call. Get your API key from the [pricing page](https://modelslab.com/pricing) to get started. PythonJavaScriptcURLPHP ``` import requests import json url = "https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/chat/completions" headers = { "Content-Type": "application/json" } data = { "model_id": "perplexity-sonar-pro-search", "messages": [ { "role": "user", "content": "Hello!" } ], "max_tokens": 1000, "key": "YOUR_API_KEY" } try: response = requests.post(url, headers=headers, json=data) response.raise_for_status() # Raises an HTTPError for bad responses (4XX or 5XX) result = response.json() print("API Response:") print(json.dumps(result, indent=2)) except requests.exceptions.HTTPError as http_err: print(f"HTTP error occurred: {http_err} - {response.text}") except Exception as err: print(f"Other error occurred: {err}") ``` View the [full API documentation](https://modelslab.com/models/perplexity/perplexity-sonar-pro-search/api) for SDKs, code examples in Python, JavaScript, and more. ### Pricing Perplexity: Sonar Pro Search API costs $9.000000 per million tokens. Pay only for what you use with no minimum commitments. [View pricing plans](https://modelslab.com/pricing) ### Use Cases - AI chatbots and virtual assistants - Code generation and developer tools - Content writing and copywriting automation - Data analysis, summarization, and extraction [Browse LLM Models](https://modelslab.com/models?feature=llmaster) [More from Perplexity](https://modelslab.com/models/open_router) [View Pricing](https://modelslab.com/pricing) Perplexity: Sonar Pro Search FAQ --- ### What is Perplexity: Sonar Pro Search? Exclusively available on the OpenRouter API, Sonar Pro's new Pro Search mode is Perplexity's most advanced agentic search system. It is designed for deeper reasoning and analysis. Pricing is based... ### How do I use the Perplexity: Sonar Pro Search API? You can integrate Perplexity: Sonar Pro Search into your application with a single API call. Sign up on ModelsLab to get your API key, then use the model ID "perplexity-sonar-pro-search" in your API requests. We provide SDKs for Python, JavaScript, and cURL examples in the API documentation. ### How much does Perplexity: Sonar Pro Search cost? Perplexity: Sonar Pro Search costs $9.000000 per million tokens. ModelsLab uses pay-per-use pricing with no minimum commitments. A free tier is available to get started. ### What is the Perplexity: Sonar Pro Search model ID? The model ID for Perplexity: Sonar Pro Search is "perplexity-sonar-pro-search". Use this ID in your API requests to specify this model. ### Does Perplexity: Sonar Pro Search have a free tier? Yes, ModelsLab offers a free tier that lets you try Perplexity: Sonar Pro Search and other AI models. 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