Uncensored Perplexity Models

Match · Updated July 2026

The best uncensored Perplexity model is Sonar Reasoning Pro (17.8 intelligence) — served without a provider-level moderation layer. Sonar (9.5) and Sonar Pro (9.3) round out the top three.

17.8Intelligence

$2.00Input /M

128KContext

Large language models served without a provider-level moderation layer, ranked by intelligence. "Uncensored" here means the API endpoint doesn't add its own filtering on top of the model — each model's own alignment training still applies, and open-weight entries can be self-hosted for full control. Relevant for fiction, roleplay, red-teaming and safety research, where an extra moderation layer causes over-refusal on legitimate prompts.

Frequently asked

What is the best uncensored Perplexity model?

The best uncensored Perplexity model is Sonar Reasoning Pro (17.8 intelligence) — served without a provider-level moderation layer. Sonar (9.5) and Sonar Pro (9.3) round out the top three.

What's a good alternative to Sonar Reasoning Pro?

Sonar (9.5) is the closest alternative on this metric, followed by Sonar Pro (9.3). 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.

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