Sonar: pricing, specs, and how to use it (2026)
Sonar is an AI model from Perplexity, available alongside ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and 300+ other models inside Admix on one subscription from $8.99/mo.
Quick specs
| Provider | Perplexity |
| Model ID | perplexity/sonar |
| Input price | $1.00 / 1M tokens |
| Output price | $1.00 / 1M tokens |
| Tier | basic |
| Accepts images | Yes |
| Category | Basic |
How to use Sonar in Admix
Open Admix, pick Sonar from the model list, and start chatting. You can also run the same prompt through Sonar and other frontier models like Claude, GPT-5, and Gemini side by side, then pick the best answer or spot disagreement. One subscription, no separate API key.
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FAQ
What is Sonar?
Sonar is an AI model from Perplexity, available inside Admix alongside 300+ other frontier and open-source AI models on one subscription.
How much does Sonar cost?
Sonar costs $1.00 per million input tokens and $1.00 per million output tokens. In Admix you use it inside one subscription starting at $8.99 per month, no separate API key required.
Can I compare Sonar with ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini?
Yes. Admix lets you run the same prompt through Sonar and any of the other 300+ models in the catalog, then see the answers side by side.
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