Perplexity’s Sonar Pro API: Real-Time AI Search

Perplexity AI has introduced powerful tools Sonar and Sonar Pro APIs, designed to help developers create AI-powered search experiences that prioritize real-time information, accuracy, and citations.

These APIs enable seamless integration of generative search capabilities informed by trusted web-wide sources, setting a new standard for factuality and reliability in AI applications.

Key Highlights

Real-Time Information Access
Most generative AI models rely solely on training data, which limits their accuracy. Perplexity’s Sonar APIs overcome this by connecting to the internet in real time and pulling information from verified sources.

• Sonar API:

  • Lightweight, fast, and cost-effective.

  • Includes citation support and customizable sources.

  • Best for companies needing quick question-answering features.

• Sonar Pro API:

  • Designed for complex, multi-step queries.

  • Offers double the citations, a larger context window, and deeper search capabilities.

  • Ideal for handling nuanced, longer queries and follow-ups.

• Advanced Features for Developers

  • JSON mode and search domain filters are now available to selected usage tiers.

  • Customizable source integrations, based on user feedback, are now part of the package.

Benchmarking Factuality

Perplexity’s Sonar Pro API excels in accuracy, topping the SimpleQA benchmark with an F-score of 0.858 (higher than Sonar’s 0.773). By combining the power of large language models with real-time data access, it delivers superior, fact-based answers.

Why It Matters: These APIs empower developers across industries like sales, healthcare, and communication, to build smarter, faster, and more trustworthy AI-driven search solutions tailored to their needs.

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