Provider comparison

Perplexity vs X Ai

Comparing model portfolios, pricing, and capabilities across 5+ Perplexity models and 10+ X Ai 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 — X Ai

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
xAI: Grok 4 Fast2,000K$0.2000text+image->text
xAI: Grok 4.1 Fast2,000K$0.2000text+image->text
xAI: Grok Code Fast 1256K$0.2000text->text
xAI: Grok 3 Mini131.072K$0.3000text->text
xAI: Grok 3 Mini Beta131.072K$0.3000text->text

Frequently asked questions

Which provider has more models — Perplexity or X Ai?

Perplexity has 5 models. X Ai has 10 models.

Which is cheaper on average — Perplexity or X Ai?

Perplexity average: $2.20/1M. X Ai average: $1.42/1M.

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

Perplexity: 4 models. X Ai: 10 models.

How do I compare specific models between Perplexity and X Ai?

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

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