Developer API

Build withPerplexity API

Integrate AI-powered search and research capabilities directly into your applications with our robust, scalable API.

Why Choose Perplexity API?

Built for developers who need reliable, fast, and accurate AI-powered search capabilities.

Lightning Fast

Sub-second response times with global CDN distribution

Secure & Reliable

Enterprise-grade security with 99.9% uptime SLA

Global Scale

Distributed infrastructure serving millions of requests

Real-time Data

Access to live web data and current information

Quick Start Guide

Get up and running with the Perplexity API in minutes.

Basic Search Request

curl -X POST "https://api.perplexity.ai/v1/search" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "query": "What are the latest developments in AI?",
    "model": "gpt-4",
    "max_results": 5,
    "include_sources": true
  }'

API Endpoints

Comprehensive API endpoints for all your AI search needs.

POST

/v1/search

Perform an AI-powered search query

query

model

sources

max_results

GET

/v1/models

List available AI models

API Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing that scales with your usage.

Free Tier

1,000 requests/month

Popular

Pro

$0.01

per request

Enterprise

Custom

Volume discounts