Sonar

CODING 2/5

Sonar · online · by Perplexity (Sonar) · released 2024-09-01

Search-augmented model with live web access. Free tier / trial credits.

Context: 127,000Max out: 4,096License: Proprietary

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Best statusLimited

ConfidenceLikely

Free routes1

Harnesses0

Last verified 3d ago

Where can I use this for free? 🔎

🟡Perplexity (Sonar)Direct APIFree CreditsQ 45

Seed / DemoLikelyverified 3d ago

Free quota5 dollars/once

Rate limit—

Payment⚠ Unknown (not confirmed)

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API formatopenai

Data originDemo seed

Why free: One-time sign-up credits you can spend on any model. Free allowance: 5 dollars/once. Whether a credit card or payment method is required is unknown — the source does not state it. Geographic availability is unknown. This is demo/seed data, not a live-verified claim.

Uncertainty: freshness_weak, payment_unknown

Sources Perplexity Pricing ↗

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Model	Provider	Access	Free pricing	Free quota	Rate / token limit	Payment	API key	Harnesses	Geo	Freshness	Confidence
Sonar	Perplexity (Sonar) direct_api	CREDITS	Paid	5 dollars/once	Unknown	Payment requirement unknown	Required	Unknown	Unknown	Seed / Demo	Likely

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