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OpenAI vs Perplexity

Compare LLM inference API pricing between OpenAI and Perplexity. Find the best rates for AI training, inference, and ML workloads.

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OpenAI

Provider 1

28
Models Available
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Perplexity

Provider 2

5
Models Available
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Comparison Overview

33
Total LLM Models
OpenAI logo
28
OpenAI Models
Perplexity logo
5
Perplexity Models
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Direct Comparisons

LLM API Pricing Comparison

Total models: 33Both available: 0OpenAI: 28Perplexity: 5
Showing 15 of 33 models
Prices per 1M tokens · Last updated: 10/26/2026, 2:05:22 PM
Model ↑OpenAIPerplexityInput Diff ↕
DeepSeek
Not available
$1.32 in
$3.96 out
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Z.ai
Not available
$1.40 in
$4.40 out
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Z.ai
Not available
$0.150 in
$0.500 out
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OpenAI
$0.500 in
$1.50 out
Not available—
OpenAI
$2.00 in
$8.00 out
Not available—
OpenAI
$0.400 in
$1.60 out
Not available—
OpenAI
$0.100 in
$0.400 out
Not available—
OpenAI
$2.50 in
$10.00 out
Not available—
OpenAI
$0.150 in
$0.600 out
Not available—
OpenAI
$1.25 in
$10.00 out
Not available—
OpenAI
$0.250 in
$2.00 out
Not available—
OpenAI
$0.050 in
$0.400 out
Not available—
OpenAI
$15.00 in
$120.00 out
Not available—
OpenAI
$1.25 in
$10.00 out
Not available—
OpenAI
$1.75 in
$14.00 out
Not available—