Search with sources
Finds fresh information on the internet and provides links so the response can be verified.
> What are the current rules for bringing medicine into the UAE?> open perplexity --ru_
Perplexity in Russia without a VPNSonar, Sonar Pro, and Deep Research in the P2D AI aggregator — answers with internet search
A model that searches the internet for answers and shows its sources. Write in Russian, top up your balance via SBP, and pay only for responses.
- Sonar Pro Search$0.027
- Sonar Pro$0.027
- Sonar Reasoning Pro$0.015
- Sonar Deep Research$0.015
SearchComparisonResearchFact
> you: Compare two carriers' plans for a trip to Turkey
sonar-pro ▸ Found current rates and put them in a table: price per GB, duration, coverage, speed. Sources: [1] [2] [3] — links below the response
[ok] answer ready · charged $0.027 · $10 gets you ≈ 370 such answers
> ls ./perplexity
Perplexity models in the aggregator
The aggregator has 5 Perplexity Sonar models with web search:
- October 2025
Sonar Pro Searchnew
Perplexity's most advanced search: makes several queries on its own, compares sources, and compiles an answer.
- context
- 200K
- regular response
- $0.027
- for $10
- ≈ 370
- March 2025
Sonar Pro
Search with deeper analysis and more sources than the basic Sonar.
- context
- 200K
- regular response
- $0.027
- for $10
- ≈ 370
- March 2025
Sonar Reasoning Pro
A reasoning model with search: checks facts and explains how it reached its conclusion.
- context
- 128K
- regular response
- $0.015
- for $10
- ≈ 657
- March 2025
Sonar Deep Research
Multi-step research: searches, reads, and distills dozens of sources into a report.
- context
- 128K
- regular response
- $0.015
- for $10
- ≈ 657
- January 2025
Sonar
Lightweight, fast model with search and source links.
- context
- 127K
- regular response
- $0.0034
- for $10
- ≈ 2,941
> perplexity --help
What Perplexity can do
Comparison
Collects prices, specs, and terms from different sites into one table.
> Compare three robot vacuums under 30,000 ₽Research
Deep Research reviews a topic using dozens of sources.
> Make a market overview of coffee shops in KazanFact-checking
Fact-checks claims and shows where the information comes from.
> Is it true that sugar causes hyperactivity?> price perplexity --beta 1.0
How much does Perplexity cost
No subscription: pay only for responses. The price is from $0.0034 to $0.027 per typical response.
Beta 1.0 prices may change
Response size
≈ a 1000-token request and a 700-token answer — a typical conversation
| Model | Request, $ per 1M tokens | Response, $ per 1M tokens | Context | One response | $10 is enough for | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonar Pro Search | $6 | $30 | 200K | $0.011 | $0.027 | $0.11 | ≈ 925 | ≈ 370 | ≈ 92 |
| Sonar Reasoning Pro | $4 | $16 | 128K | $0.006 | $0.015 | $0.064 | ≈ 1,666 | ≈ 657 | ≈ 156 |
| Sonar Pro | $6 | $30 | 200K | $0.011 | $0.027 | $0.11 | ≈ 925 | ≈ 370 | ≈ 92 |
| Sonar Deep Research | $4 | $16 | 128K | $0.006 | $0.015 | $0.064 | ≈ 1,666 | ≈ 657 | ≈ 156 |
| Sonar | $2 | $2 | 127K | $0.0012 | $0.0034 | $0.02 | ≈ 8,333 | ≈ 2,941 | ≈ 500 |
The estimate is approximate: the cost of a response depends on the length of your request and the model's answer. The actual generation cost is deducted from your balance.
> cat ./how-to-start.txt
How to use Perplexity in Russia
- 01
Sign up for P2D
One account opens all the aggregator's models — no need to register with each one separately.
- 02
Top up your balance via SBP
Balance in dollars. No foreign card or VPN needed, no monthly fee.
- 03
Choose Perplexity
Open the AI aggregator, choose a model, and ask your question in Russian. The cost of the result is deducted from your balance.
> man perplexity
FAQ about Perplexity
How to use Perplexity in Russia?
Sign up for P2D, top up your balance via SBP, and choose Perplexity in the AI aggregator. No VPN or foreign card needed.
Do you need a VPN for Perplexity?
No. The P2D aggregator opens from Russia without a VPN, and the service itself sends the requests to the model.
How much does Perplexity cost?
No subscription — you pay for each response. A typical Sonar Pro Search response costs about $0.027, so $10 covers about 370 such responses. Prices for all models are in the table on this page.
Is there a subscription for Perplexity?
No subscription: you top up your balance in dollars and spend it only on what you generate. The same balance works for all of the aggregator's models.
How does Perplexity differ from ChatGPT and Claude?
Perplexity Sonar models search the internet on every request and show their sources. That makes them better suited to fresh news, prices, and facts.
What is Sonar Deep Research?
This is a research mode: the model runs many search queries, reads sources, and compiles a detailed report. It takes longer and costs more than a regular response.
Does Perplexity understand Russian?
Yes. Write in Russian — Perplexity will answer in Russian and find sources in different languages.
Other models in the aggregator
> start --perplexity
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