Side-by-side comparison
Sonar Deep Research vs Palmyra X5
| Sonar Deep Research | Palmyra X5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Perplexity | Writer |
| Context window Maximum tokens (input + output) the model can process in a single request. Glossary → | 128,000 | 1,040,000 |
| Capabilities Optional capabilities the model advertises: vision (images), tools (function calling), json_mode (structured output). | text-only | text-only |
| Input $ / 1M tokens Cost for tokens you send (prompt + context). Cheaper side highlighted. Glossary → | 2.0000 | 0.6000 |
| Output $ / 1M tokens Cost for tokens the model generates. Output is normally 3–5× pricier than input. Glossary → | 8.0000 | 6.0000 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Sonar Deep Research or Palmyra X5?
Palmyra X5 is cheaper than Sonar Deep Research on a 50/50 input/output blend by about $1.7 per 1M tokens. Exact savings depend on your input-vs-output ratio — use the cost calculator on this page for a workload-specific estimate.
Which has a larger context window, Sonar Deep Research or Palmyra X5?
Palmyra X5 has the larger context window at 1M tokens versus 128k tokens for Sonar Deep Research. That means Palmyra X5 can ingest about 8.1x as much text per request.
What is the difference between Sonar Deep Research and Palmyra X5?
Sonar Deep Research comes from Perplexity; Palmyra X5 comes from Writer. They differ in pricing, context window, and supported capabilities — see the side-by-side table on this page for the exact figures, refreshed nightly.