Provider comparison

Cohere vs Perplexity

Comparing model portfolios, pricing, and capabilities across 4+ Cohere models and 5+ Perplexity models.

At a glance

Top 5 cheapest — Cohere

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
Cohere: Command R7B (12-2024)128K$0.0375text->text
Cohere: Command R (08-2024)128K$0.1500text->text
Cohere: Command A256K$2.5000text->text
Cohere: Command R+ (08-2024)128K$2.5000text->text

Top 5 cheapest — Perplexity

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
Perplexity: Sonar127.072K$1.0000text+image->text
Perplexity: Sonar Deep Research128K$2.0000text->text
Perplexity: Sonar Reasoning Pro128K$2.0000text+image->text
Perplexity: Sonar Pro200K$3.0000text+image->text
Perplexity: Sonar Pro Search200K$3.0000text+image->text

Frequently asked questions

Which provider has more models — Cohere or Perplexity?

Cohere has 4 models. Perplexity has 5 models.

Which is cheaper on average — Cohere or Perplexity?

Cohere average: $1.30/1M. Perplexity average: $2.20/1M.

Which provider has more long-context (128K+) models?

Cohere: 4 models. Perplexity: 4 models.

How do I compare specific models between Cohere and Perplexity?

Use the Cohere and Perplexity collection pages to browse individual models, then open a pairwise comparison from any model page.

Browse more providers