How much will the Perplexity API cost me per month?
Want to estimate a monthly Perplexity API bill? This page prices that provider for your exact workload using today's rates. It is built for teams using Perplexity for web answers who have picked (or are considering) this provider and need the monthly number, not a marketing page.
Results update automatically as you type.
- Input cost
- $0.00300
- Output cost
- $0.00750
- Per request
- $0.0105
- Per day
- $10.50
- Per month
- $315.00
Why this isn't trivial
The part people underestimate: Perplexity bundles search into a per-request fee on top of tokens, so request volume and search usage set the bill. In practice the biggest savings come from caching answers to repeated questions, so it is worth modelling before you commit.
How it's calculated
We estimate this by applying Perplexity's per-request token and search fees to your query volume. Every figure uses the current provider prices baked into the site (reviewed daily), and you can override any input to match your own assumptions.
Frequently asked questions
What's included in Perplexity's price?+
Tokens plus bundled web search, which is why per-request fees can be higher.
When is it worth the premium?+
When you'd otherwise build and maintain your own search and RAG.
Are these prices up to date?+
Yes. The model prices behind this calculator are refreshed and reviewed daily, so your estimate reflects current provider rates rather than a stale snapshot.
Related
Estimates for planning. Pricing data last reviewed 28 July 2026.