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Sonar API

Sonar API is Perplexity's commercial endpoint that returns an LLM-composed answer plus a list of web citations for a given query, used in 2026 as both a research primitive and a measurement tool for answer engine visibility.

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Definition

Sonar API is Perplexity's commercial endpoint that returns an LLM-composed answer plus a list of web citations for a given query, used in 2026 as both a research primitive and a measurement tool for answer engine visibility.

In Depth

Unlike a SERP API that returns ranked links, Sonar returns a synthesized answer with citations. That makes it attractive for agents that want a single paragraph summary, but it also couples the caller to Perplexity's model choices and ranking biases. Teams often combine Sonar with a raw SERP API like Scavio: Sonar for quick answers, Scavio for structured source results, and an ask endpoint for measuring what each engine says about a brand.

Example Usage

Real-World Example

The research agent called Sonar for a quick synthesis and Scavio for the full SERP when deeper sourcing was needed.

Platforms

Sonar API is relevant across the following platforms, all accessible through Scavio's unified API:

  • google

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sonar API is Perplexity's commercial endpoint that returns an LLM-composed answer plus a list of web citations for a given query, used in 2026 as both a research primitive and a measurement tool for answer engine visibility.

The research agent called Sonar for a quick synthesis and Scavio for the full SERP when deeper sourcing was needed.

Sonar API is relevant to google. Scavio provides a unified API to access data from all of these platforms.

Unlike a SERP API that returns ranked links, Sonar returns a synthesized answer with citations. That makes it attractive for agents that want a single paragraph summary, but it also couples the caller to Perplexity's model choices and ranking biases. Teams often combine Sonar with a raw SERP API like Scavio: Sonar for quick answers, Scavio for structured source results, and an ask endpoint for measuring what each engine says about a brand.

Sonar API

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