Provider comparison

Perplexity vs Stepfun

Comparing model portfolios, pricing, and capabilities across 5+ Perplexity models and 2+ Stepfun models.

At a glance

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

Top 5 cheapest — Stepfun

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
StepFun: Step 3.5 Flash (free)256K$0.0000text->text
StepFun: Step 3.5 Flash262.144K$0.1000text->text

Frequently asked questions

Which provider has more models — Perplexity or Stepfun?

Perplexity has 5 models. Stepfun has 2 models.

Which is cheaper on average — Perplexity or Stepfun?

Perplexity average: $2.20/1M. Stepfun average: $0.05/1M.

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

Perplexity: 4 models. Stepfun: 2 models.

How do I compare specific models between Perplexity and Stepfun?

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

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