Perplexity subscriptions
Perplexity subscription pricing
Compare 3 Perplexity plans, included models, usage notes, and when it makes more sense to use API token pricing instead.
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Cheapest paid plan
Perplexity Pro
$20/mo
Highest self-serve plan
Perplexity Max
$200/mo
Cheapest related API model
Sonar
$1/1M input tokens
| Plan | Price | Included models | Usage notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perplexity Free free | Free | sonar | Unlimited quick searches, 3 Pro searches/day |
| Perplexity Pro pro | $20/mo | sonar-pro, gpt-5.4, claude-opus-4.7, claude-sonnet-4.6 | 300+ Pro searches/day, model picker for flagships |
| Perplexity Max max | $200/mo | sonar-pro, gpt-5.4, claude-opus-4.7, gemini-2.5-pro | Unlimited Pro searches, Max-only features |
Break-even calculator
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API pricing
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Frequently asked questions
Which Perplexity subscription is cheapest?
The cheapest paid Perplexity plan we track is Perplexity Pro at $20/mo. Free plans are useful for testing, but paid plans usually unlock higher limits and better models.
Should I use Perplexity subscription pricing or API pricing?
Use a subscription for one person working inside the app. Use API pricing for software, agents, automations, batch jobs, or customer-facing workflows. The subscription vs API calculator models the break-even point from your daily usage.
How often is this page updated?
This page is generated from AI Pricing Guru subscription data and API pricing data. The current snapshot is dated 2026-06-02.