Perplexity API vs SambaNova Cloud
LLM API Providers pricing comparison · 2026
Perplexity API pricing ranges from $1–$15/per million tokens + per-request fee, while SambaNova Cloud ranges from $0.1–$5/per million tokens. SambaNova Cloud is typically 70% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.
LLM API Providers
Perplexity API
$1–$15
/per million tokens + per-request fee
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Perplexity API and SambaNova Cloud both operate in the llm api providers category. This page compares their list pricing.
Plan-by-Plan Pricing
| Plan | Perplexity API | SambaNova Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Sonar | Custom | Free /month |
| Sonar Pro | Custom | Custom |
| Sonar Reasoning Pro | Custom | Custom |
| Sonar Deep Research | Custom | — |
Contract Terms
| Term | Perplexity API | SambaNova Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-renewal | No | — |
| Cancellation | N/A — pay-as-you-go, no subscription required | — |
| Minimum commitment | None | — |
| Price escalation | No published schedule; no mid-cycle price increase reported in sources | — |
| Can downgrade | Yes | — |