Sonar Takes AI Search to New Heights with Real-Time Accuracy and Affordability

Perplexity launches Sonar API for developers to integrate cutting-edge generative AI search into their apps.

• Real-time Precision: Sonar offers AI search tools that integrate real-time web data and trusted citations, optimizing factual accuracy.
• Affordable Options: Two tiers, Sonar and Sonar Pro, cater to diverse needs, with transparent pricing models for both lightweight and advanced applications.
• Broad Integration: Companies like Zoom and Doximity are already leveraging Sonar to power innovative tools across industries.

Perplexity has unveiled Sonar, an API that brings its powerful generative AI search tools to developers and enterprises worldwide. Designed to prioritize factual accuracy and real-time data access, Sonar aims to address limitations in traditional generative AI systems that rely solely on static training data. With this release, Perplexity expands the capabilities of its search engine, enabling seamless integration into third-party platforms.

Sonar offers two tiers: the budget-friendly Sonar API, optimized for speed, and Sonar Pro, which excels in handling complex queries with double the citations and enhanced depth. For developers, these tools unlock opportunities to embed fast, reliable search functions into their apps.

Empowering Industry Innovations

Several companies are already harnessing the potential of Sonar:

• Zoom uses Sonar Pro to provide real-time search within video calls, allowing users to access accurate information without leaving the platform.
• Doximity integrates Sonar to assist healthcare professionals with concise, research-backed answers to critical questions.
• Copy AI employs Sonar to streamline prospect research for sales teams, increasing efficiency by 20%.

By enabling customizable source filters and real-time citations, Sonar delivers tailored solutions for industries ranging from healthcare to advertising.

Accuracy Redefined

Sonar Pro’s performance stands out in benchmarks like SimpleQA, which evaluates AI’s ability to answer fact-based questions. With an F-score of 0.858, it surpasses competitors by blending generative AI’s summarization strengths with live web searches.

Pioneering the Future of Search

With Sonar, Perplexity not only enhances the capabilities of generative AI search but also sets a new standard for affordability and precision. As more companies integrate Sonar into their ecosystems, the potential for innovation in real-time knowledge discovery grows exponentially. For enterprises seeking to build smarter, faster, and more reliable tools, Sonar is a game-changer.