Best Perplexity Reasoning Models
The best Perplexity model for reasoning is Sonar Reasoning Pro — 17.8 intelligence with extended step-by-step thinking. Sonar Pro Search (—) and Sonar Deep Research (—) round out the top three.
Large language models with extended reasoning / thinking, ranked by intelligence. The smartest AI models for complex multi-step reasoning, math and analysis.
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sonar-reasoning-proReasoningVision17.8 intel · $2.00/M · 128K ctx17.8Intelligence - 2sonar-pro-searchReasoningJSONVision$3.00/M · 200K ctx—Intelligence
- 3sonar-deep-researchReasoning$2.00/M · 128K ctx—Intelligence
Frequently asked
What is the best Perplexity model for reasoning?
The best Perplexity model for reasoning is Sonar Reasoning Pro — 17.8 intelligence with extended step-by-step thinking. Sonar Pro Search (—) and Sonar Deep Research (—) round out the top three.
What's a good alternative to Sonar Reasoning Pro?
Sonar Pro Search (—) is the closest alternative on this metric, followed by Sonar Deep Research (—). See the full ranking above for the tradeoffs.
How many Perplexity models are there?
modelgrep tracks 5 Perplexity models with live benchmarks, speed, latency and per-provider pricing, led on intelligence by Sonar Reasoning Pro. 3 of them qualify for this ranking.