Sonar Deep Research pricing & benchmarks
Released Mar 7, 2025 · served by 1 provider
What Sonar Deep Research is
Sonar Deep Research is a research-focused model designed for multi-step retrieval, synthesis, and reasoning across complex topics. It autonomously searches, reads, and evaluates sources, refining its approach as it gathers...
- Model ID:
perplexity/sonar-deep-research - Modality: text->text
- Tool calling: not supported · Structured output: not supported
Providers and prices for Sonar Deep Research
The same model costs different amounts depending on who serves it. Prices are per 1M tokens, cheapest first. Uptime and throughput are OpenRouter's rolling measurements, not vendor claims.
| Provider | Input | Output | Context | Quant | Uptime 24h | Throughput |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perplexitycheapest | $2.00 | $8.00 | 128K | — | 100.0% | — |
FAQ
How much does the Sonar Deep Research API cost?
$2.00 per 1M input tokens and $8.00 per 1M output tokens. A typical workload of 1M input + 300K output tokens costs about $4.40.
Is Sonar Deep Research free?
No. It is a paid model starting at $2.00 per 1M input tokens, though some providers offer trial credits.
Which provider is cheapest for Sonar Deep Research?
Perplexity at $2.00 input / $8.00 output per 1M tokens.
Can I self-host Sonar Deep Research?
No. Sonar Deep Research is closed-weight and only available through hosted APIs.