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 →Perplexity: Sonar Deep Research vs Switchpoint Router
Switchpoint Router wins on 3 of 6 axes — pricing and capability skew in its favour for most workloads.
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Model details →Side-by-side comparison
| Capability | Perplexity: Sonar Deep Research | Switchpoint Router | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Context window Maximum number of input tokens the model can attend to in a single request. | 128K | 131K | 🏆 Switchpoint Router |
| Input price (per 1M) Cost per million input tokens billed by the provider. | $2.00 | $0.85 | 🏆 Switchpoint Router |
| Output price (per 1M) Cost per million output tokens billed by the provider. | $8.00 | $3.40 | 🏆 Switchpoint Router |
| Tool / function calling First-class support for emitting structured tool calls. | — | — | Tie |
| Vision input Accepts image inputs alongside text. | — | — | Tie |
| Reasoning mode Internal chain-of-thought / extended-thinking support. | Yes | Yes | Tie |
Frequently asked questions
Is Perplexity: Sonar Deep Research better than Switchpoint Router?
Switchpoint Router wins on 3 of 6 axes — pricing and capability skew in its favour for most workloads.
What's the price difference between Perplexity: Sonar Deep Research and Switchpoint Router?
Input: $2.00 vs $0.85 per 1M tokens. Output: $8.00 vs $3.40 per 1M tokens.
What context windows do Perplexity: Sonar Deep Research and Switchpoint Router support?
Perplexity: Sonar Deep Research supports up to 128K tokens. Switchpoint Router supports up to 131K tokens.
Do both Perplexity: Sonar Deep Research and Switchpoint Router support tool calling?
Perplexity: Sonar Deep Research: not advertised. Switchpoint Router: not advertised.