Perplexity AI
AI Platform & Tools · since 2022Perplexity AI is an AI API ai platform & tools provider. TokenAPI Scan independently monitors model authenticity, protocol coverage, response latency, and pricing transparency.
This page aggregates AI API relay detection data for Perplexity AI, focusing on whether Claude / OpenAI / Gemini are truly passthrough, whether usage fields are anomalous, whether model lists are usable, and accessibility across different network regions. If you're searching for "Perplexity AI real or fake", "Perplexity AI review", "API relay detection", or "relay price comparison", we recommend checking the detection summary, network status, and public pricing evidence below before deciding whether to continue using it.
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/models endpoint is access-protected; anonymous requests return 401/403. Not counted as "0 models" — marked as "requires API key". 💰 Public Price Snapshot
🟡 Self-reportedFrom the provider public page, not recently verified by us. Here is the full price table for Perplexity AI (scraped from the public pricing page, 23 models) - cross-provider comparison at pricing page, API volatility at AI service status.
| Model | Input / M | Output / M | Cache R | W 5m | W 1h | Gov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
codellama-34b-instruct |
$0.3500 | $1.4000 | — | — | — | raw |
codellama-70b-instruct |
$0.7000 | $2.8000 | — | — | — | raw |
llama-2-70b-chat |
$0.7000 | $2.8000 | — | — | — | raw |
llama-3.1-70b-instruct |
$1.0000 | $1.0000 | — | — | — | raw |
llama-3.1-8b-instruct |
$0.2000 | $0.2000 | — | — | — | raw |
mistral-7b-instruct |
$0.0700 | $0.2800 | — | — | — | raw |
mixtral-8x7b-instruct |
$0.0700 | $0.2800 | — | — | — | raw |
pplx-70b-chat |
$0.7000 | $2.8000 | — | — | — | raw |
pplx-70b-online |
$0.0000 | $2.8000 | — | — | — | raw |
pplx-7b-chat |
$0.0700 | $0.2800 | — | — | — | raw |
pplx-7b-online |
$0.0000 | $0.2800 | — | — | — | raw |
pplx-embed-v1-0.6b |
$0.0040 | $0.0000 | — | — | — | raw |
pplx-embed-v1-4b |
$0.0300 | $0.0000 | — | — | — | raw |
sonar |
$1.0000 | $1.0000 | — | — | — | raw |
sonar-deep-research |
$2.0000 | $8.0000 | — | — | — | raw |
sonar-medium-chat |
$0.6000 | $1.8000 | — | — | — | raw |
sonar-medium-online |
$0.0000 | $1.8000 | — | — | — | raw |
sonar-pro |
$3.0000 | $15.0000 | — | — | — | raw |
sonar-pro-search |
$3.0000 | $15.0000 | — | — | — | raw |
sonar-reasoning |
$1.0000 | $5.0000 | — | — | — | raw |
sonar-reasoning-pro |
$2.0000 | $8.0000 | — | — | — | raw |
sonar-small-chat |
$0.0700 | $0.2800 | — | — | — | raw |
sonar-small-online |
$0.0000 | $0.2800 | — | — | — | raw |
23 models · Source Perplexity AI pricing page · Snapshot 2026-07-29（23:02 UTC） · Last tested 2026-05-21 · Total 4 tests
✅ Strengths
- Cited-source answer capability
- Provides model API
- Suited for retrieval-augmented scenarios
⚠️ Notes
- Access restricted in some networks
- Search augmentation API pricing is high
🎯 Use Case
- Suited for real-time info Q&A apps
- Suited for research assistants needing citations
- Suited for replacing traditional search with RAG retrieval
⚡ Speed Test from Your IP
🔬 Real Detection Summary
Last check: 2026-05-21 20:37 UTC
Recent Detection Latency Trend (30 times, old->new)
By Protocol
Last 5 reports
Source: All metrics from real detections after users submit API keys,Server-side Calls Perplexity AI protocol verification requests from endpoints,. Pass rate = Requests returning correct responses / Total Requests。 -> Full Methodology
🛰️ System Probe Summary
The platform runs keyless connectivity probes every 6 hours on this site's OpenAI / Anthropic / Gemini protocol list-models endpoints (HTTP 401/403 counts as connected, indicating the endpoint is alive). Below are the cumulative real results.
By Protocol (System Probe)
Note: Connectivity rate = endpoint responses (incl. 401/403 auth responses) / probe count, measures endpoint liveness not service quality; service quality is determined by key-submitted detections in "Real Detection Summary" above.
📊 Real-time Detection Data
Perplexity AI
0.0% Median Pass Rate · Snapshot Loaded💧 Water Rate v2 0.0 / 100 · Unavailable Real request http=200 ratio 0% avg 1881ms Click to expand formula →
| Report | Protocol | Score | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Report | OPENAI | 0% | 2026-05-21 20:37 | |
| View Report | OPENAI | 0% | 2026-05-21 18:00 | |
| View Report | OPENAI | 0% | 2026-05-13 19:16 | |
| View Report | OPENAI | 0% | 2026-05-13 19:14 |
📋 Protocol Suitability Matrix
Based on 4 real tests of protocol coverage and median pass rate, answering "Which protocols can I use with Perplexity AI?"
| Protocol | Tests | Median Pass Rate | Status | Suggestion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| openai | 4 | 0% | - Unknown | Test with small traffic first |
⏱ Rate Limits & Pricing Multiplier
Key operational parameters that determine whether you can scale concurrent calls.
⚠️ Actual multipliers depend on Perplexity AI's backend account. This site does not directly hold account tokens and cannot see hidden SLAs.
🛠 Integration Tutorial: Get Started with Perplexity AI in 3 Steps
- Register an account and create an API Key in the backend (the console usually has "My Keys" or "API Tokens" entry).
- Replace the base URL in your code with
https://api.perplexity.ai, and select the model name from Perplexity AI's list. - Test a request:
curl https://api.perplexity.ai/v1/chat/completions -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_KEY" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '{"model":"gpt-4o-mini","messages":[{"role":"user","content":"hello"}]}'
✅ This is an OpenAI Compatibility Mode integration example. Anthropic / Gemini protocols vary slightly by provider, see each site's documentation.。
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Perplexity AI reliable?
Based on 4 independent tests by TokenAPI Scan, the median pass rate is 0%.Low pass rate, test with small traffic first before production.
How much does Perplexity AI cost?
Perplexity AI's public price page lists 23 models. See the "💰 Public Price Snapshot" section above. Source:Perplexity AI。
Which models does Perplexity AI support?
Perplexity AI's model list is not publicly enumerated yet; log in to the backend to view.
What's the difference between Perplexity AI and official?
Official (OpenAI/Anthropic/Google) = first-hand pricing + stable direct connection + strict content moderation and account ban risk. Third-party relays = usually discounted pricing + domestic accessibility + but compounded availability, content moderation, SLA, and service shutdown risks. Which to choose depends on your cost sensitivity, content moderation requirements, and stability priorities. It is recommended to use official for critical paths + relays as backup.
Will Perplexity AI shut down?
We continuously monitor relay site reachability. Multiple consecutive failed detections within 30 days = high risk signal. Recommendations: ① Don't top up too much ② Rotate across multiple providers for critical services ③ Watch the Rankings warnings.
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