Perplexity API vs Google Gemini API
LLM API Providers pricing comparison · 2026
Perplexity API pricing ranges from $1–$15/per million tokens + per-request fee, while Google Gemini API ranges from $0–$18/per million tokens. These products use different pricing models (Per-seat subscription vs Usage-based (pay per token/image/minute)), so a direct price comparison isn't meaningful — costs depend on usage volume and mix.
LLM API Providers
Perplexity API
$1–$15
/per million tokens + per-request fee
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Perplexity API and Google Gemini API both operate in the llm api providers category. This page compares their list pricing.
Plan-by-Plan Pricing
| Plan | Perplexity API | Google Gemini API |
|---|---|---|
| Sonar | Custom | Free /month |
| Sonar Pro | Custom | Custom |
| Sonar Reasoning Pro | Custom | Custom |
| Sonar Deep Research | Custom | Custom |
Contract Terms
| Term | Perplexity API | Google Gemini API |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-renewal | No | No |
| Cancellation | N/A — pay-as-you-go, no subscription required | Not applicable — pay-per-use, no subscription contract |
| Minimum commitment | None | None — pay-per-use |
| Price escalation | No published schedule; no mid-cycle price increase reported in sources | No published price escalation schedule; Google may change per-token rates with notice |
| Can downgrade | Yes | Yes |