Claude 3.7 Sonnet is an advanced large language model with improved reasoning, coding, and problem-solving capabilities. It introduces a hybrid reasoning approach, allowing users to choose between rapid responses and extended, step-by-step …
Model details →Anthropic: Claude 3.7 Sonnet (thinking) vs Perplexity: Sonar Deep Research
Anthropic: Claude 3.7 Sonnet (thinking) wins on 3 of 6 axes — pricing and capability skew in its favour for most workloads.
Sonar Deep Research is a research-focused model designed for multi-step retrieval, synthesis, and reasoning across complex topics. It autonomously searches, reads, and evaluates sources, refining its approach as it gathers information. This…
Model details →Side-by-side comparison
| Capability | Anthropic: Claude 3.7 Sonnet (thinking) | Perplexity: Sonar Deep Research | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Context window Maximum number of input tokens the model can attend to in a single request. | 200K | 128K | 🏆 Anthropic: Claude 3.7 Sonnet (thinking) |
| Input price (per 1M) Cost per million input tokens billed by the provider. | $3.00 | $2.00 | 🏆 Perplexity: Sonar Deep Research |
| Output price (per 1M) Cost per million output tokens billed by the provider. | $15.00 | $8.00 | 🏆 Perplexity: Sonar Deep Research |
| Tool / function calling First-class support for emitting structured tool calls. | Yes | — | 🏆 Anthropic: Claude 3.7 Sonnet (thinking) |
| Vision input Accepts image inputs alongside text. | Yes | — | 🏆 Anthropic: Claude 3.7 Sonnet (thinking) |
| Reasoning mode Internal chain-of-thought / extended-thinking support. | Yes | Yes | Tie |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anthropic: Claude 3.7 Sonnet (thinking) better than Perplexity: Sonar Deep Research?
Anthropic: Claude 3.7 Sonnet (thinking) wins on 3 of 6 axes — pricing and capability skew in its favour for most workloads.
What's the price difference between Anthropic: Claude 3.7 Sonnet (thinking) and Perplexity: Sonar Deep Research?
Input: $3.00 vs $2.00 per 1M tokens. Output: $15.00 vs $8.00 per 1M tokens.
What context windows do Anthropic: Claude 3.7 Sonnet (thinking) and Perplexity: Sonar Deep Research support?
Anthropic: Claude 3.7 Sonnet (thinking) supports up to 200K tokens. Perplexity: Sonar Deep Research supports up to 128K tokens.
Do both Anthropic: Claude 3.7 Sonnet (thinking) and Perplexity: Sonar Deep Research support tool calling?
Anthropic: Claude 3.7 Sonnet (thinking): yes. Perplexity: Sonar Deep Research: not advertised.