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Perplexity API API

★★★★☆ 4.3 (3,800 reviews)
AI Powered API Access Cloud Based
Pay-per-use $$-$$$

Overview

AI-powered search and answer API that combines LLMs with real-time web search for grounded, cited responses.

API Details

TypeREST
AuthenticationAPI Key
Rate LimitsVaries by model, typically 20 RPM

Perplexity API Pricing Plans

Pay-as-you-go

usage-based

  • ✓ Sonar $1-5/1K requests
  • ✓ real-time web search
  • ✓ citations included

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