Perplexity models and API prices
5 Perplexity models. Cheapest first.
Prices checked Oct 21, 2026
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Capabilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1.00 | $1.00 | 127K | vision | |
| $2.00 | $8.00 | 128K | reasoning | |
| $2.00 | $8.00 | 128K | visionreasoning | |
| $3.00 | $15.00 | 200K | vision | |
| $3.00 | $15.00 | 200K | visionreasoningJSON |