Perplexity Labs
13 models across 2 families · Latest: Sonar Pro Search (2025-11)
Developing AI for complex problem-solving.
Perplexity Labs's portfolio covers 12 active models across 1 current family, spanning rag, long context, and classification. Open a model detail page to compare provider routes and sourced benchmarks.
Covers 4 workload areas across 12 active tracked models; last verified 2026-05-25.
Use it for
- Teams evaluating rag, long context, and classification across this lab's releases
- Comparing model families before committing to a flagship
- Migration and pricing follow-ups across 12 tracked models
Do not use it for
- Choosing a hosting provider without opening a model page for price ladders
Active models
12
Current models from this lab, excluding deprecated ones
Active families
1
Current model families from this lab
Open catalog
0 open
0 open source / 0 open weights
Lowest output price
$1.00 /1M
Cheapest tracked output across active models, per 1M tokens
Latest dated release
2025-11-01
Sonar Pro Search
Freshness
2026-05-25
Researched 26d ago
Information
Release cadence
Showing 5 recent dated releases (full timeline below). Latest: Sonar Pro Search (2025-11-01).
Where this lab wins
- RAG: 4 tracked models with ruler / needle retrieval benchmarks.
- Long-context: 4 tracked models with context-token or InfiniteBench-class signal.
- Classification: 5 tracked models with MMLU-class moderation/safety coverage.
- JSON/tool-use: 5 tracked models with BFCL / Nexus strict-JSON routing coverage.
Flagship quality / price signal
Flagship: Sonar (best sourced coding quality-per-dollar in this portfolio).
Quality-per-dollar unavailable for this flagship — benchmark coverage or output token pricing is still missing.
Perplexity Labs is an American AI research lab founded in 2022. Developing AI for complex problem-solving. Perplexity Labs ships 2 model families totaling 13 models, with the most recent release Sonar Pro Search in 2025-11. Notable families include Sonar and PPLX. Use it as a stable reference for lab background, release coverage, and follow-up model pages as they are added. View official API endpoints, benchmark performance, and coding/agent fit for every Perplexity Labs model.
About
Perplexity Labs develops AI systems that excel at solving complex problems and reasoning tasks. Their research explores novel approaches to machine learning, knowledge representation, and reasoning, aiming to create AI that can adapt to new situations and provide intelligent solutions. For example, their AI could be applied to optimize supply chain logistics, identify potential drug interactions in pharmaceutical research, or develop strategic plans in complex business environments. Software engineers and SaaS executives can leverage Perplexity Labs' research to build AI applications that tackle complex, real-world problems and drive innovation in their respective industries.
Featured models
| Model | Released | Context | Input price ($/1M) | Output price ($/1M) | License | Openness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonar Pro Search | 2025-11-01 | 200k | $3 | $15 | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Sonar Deep Research | 2025-03-07 | 128k | $2 | $8 | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Sonar Reasoning Pro | 2025-03-01 | 128k | $2 | $8 | Proprietary | Proprietary |
Model families
Recent releases
- Sonar Pro Search- 2025-11-01
- Sonar Deep Research- 2025-03-07
- Sonar Reasoning Pro- 2025-03-01
- Sonar Reasoning- 2025-01-29
- Sonar- 2025-01-27
FAQ
Who founded Perplexity Labs and when?
Perplexity Labs was founded in 2022 and is associated with San Francisco, California, United States.
What models has Perplexity Labs released?
Perplexity Labs ships 13 models across 2 families: Sonar and PPLX.
Is Perplexity Labs's technology open source?
Perplexity Labs's models are proprietary.
Where is Perplexity Labs headquartered?
Perplexity Labs is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.
What is Perplexity Labs known for?
Developing AI for complex problem-solving. Its most prominent tracked family is Sonar.
How can I access Perplexity Labs's models?
Perplexity Labs's models are available via Perplexity Labs, OpenRouter, and Vercel AI Gateway.
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-25. Data sourced from public lab announcements and provider documentation.