Provider comparison

Google vs Perplexity

Comparing model portfolios, pricing, and capabilities across 30+ Google models and 5+ Perplexity models.

At a glance

Top 5 cheapest — Google

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
Google: Gemma 3 12B (free)32.768K$0.0000text+image->text
Google: Gemma 3 27B (free)131.072K$0.0000text+image->text
Google: Gemma 3 4B (free)32.768K$0.0000text+image->text
Google: Gemma 3n 2B (free)8.192K$0.0000text->text
Google: Gemma 3n 4B (free)8.192K$0.0000text->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 — Google or Perplexity?

Google has 30 models. Perplexity has 5 models.

Which is cheaper on average — Google or Perplexity?

Google average: $0.51/1M. Perplexity average: $2.20/1M.

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

Google: 19 models. Perplexity: 4 models.

How do I compare specific models between Google and Perplexity?

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

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