Sonar Reasoning Pro: Pricing, Context Window & Benchmarks
by Perplexity
Note: Sonar Pro pricing includes Perplexity search pricing. See [details here](https://docs.perplexity.ai/guides/pricing#detailed-pricing-breakdown-for-sonar-reasoning-pro-and-sonar-pro) Sonar Reasoning Pro is a premier reasoning model powered by DeepSeek R1 with Chain of Thought (CoT). Designed for advanced use cases, it supports in-depth, multi-step queries with a larger context window and can surface more citations per search, enabling more comprehensive and extensible responses.
What you can do with Sonar Reasoning Pro
Everyday Q&A and clear explanations
Writing help (emails, posts, summaries)
Idea generation and brainstorming
Learning support with step-by-step guidance
Composite Indices
Intelligence, Coding, Math
Standard Benchmarks
Academic and industry benchmarks
Benchmark Highlights
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Provider | Perplexity |
| Context Window | 128,000 tokens |
| Input Price | $0.00/1M tokens |
| Output Price | $0.00/1M tokens |
| Release Date | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Modalities | text, image |
| Capabilities | Vision |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sonar Reasoning Pro good for?
Use Sonar Reasoning Pro for everyday tasks like writing, summarizing, brainstorming, and getting clear explanations.
How much does Sonar Reasoning Pro cost?
Pricing is based on usage. Current rates are $0.00/1M tokens for input and $0.00/1M tokens for output.
Can I try Sonar Reasoning Pro for free?
Yes. You can start a chat instantly and test the model before deciding on a plan.
Does Sonar Reasoning Pro support images or audio?
Sonar Reasoning Pro can understand images.
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