Provider comparison

OpenAI vs Perplexity

Comparing model portfolios, pricing, and capabilities across 63+ OpenAI models and 5+ Perplexity models.

At a glance

Top 5 cheapest — OpenAI

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
OpenAI: gpt-oss-120b (free)131.072K$0.0000text->text
OpenAI: gpt-oss-20b (free)131.072K$0.0000text->text
OpenAI: gpt-oss-20b131.072K$0.0300text->text
OpenAI: gpt-oss-120b131.072K$0.0390text->text
OpenAI: gpt-oss-120b (exacto)131.072K$0.0390text->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 — OpenAI or Perplexity?

OpenAI has 63 models. Perplexity has 5 models.

Which is cheaper on average — OpenAI or Perplexity?

OpenAI average: $6.81/1M. Perplexity average: $2.20/1M.

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

OpenAI: 57 models. Perplexity: 4 models.

How do I compare specific models between OpenAI and Perplexity?

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

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