"Sonar, developed by Perplexity, is an advanced AI-powered Q&A engine API designed for real-time, web-wide research and information retrieval. It excels in handling complex queries and follow-up questions, providing comprehensive answers backed by multiple citations. With robust models and an expanded context window, Sonar ensures efficient and context-aware responses, making it ideal for multi-step tasks that demand deep understanding. Prioritizing data privacy, Sonar guarantees that customer data is not used for LLM training, and offers easy, self-serve API access for immediate deployment. Sonar is available in two versions to cater to varied needs. The Sonar Pro version offers advanced capabilities, delivering high-performance information retrieval from extensive web searches, ensuring top-tier results. The lightweight version of Sonar provides fast, straightforward answers with citations, balancing cost and speed while relying on real-time web searches for accuracy. Sonar distinguishes itself from competitors with its superior answer quality, outperforming industry standards. It has found valuable applications in sectors such as go-to-market teams, providing deep insights into target company research that are not available through traditional data sources, boosting productivity. Additionally, in the medical field, Sonar helps physicians access up-to-date, cited clinical information to enhance patient care. "