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Perplexity Sonar API vs Exa

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Best overall: Perplexity Sonar API
Best MCP / agent support: Perplexity Sonar API
Cheapest: Exa
 Perplexity Sonar APIExa
Agent-readiness87/10080/100
Starting price$5/usage$7/usage
Self-serve (no sales call)YesYes
Official MCP serverYesYes
Open sourceNoNo

FAQ

Is Perplexity Sonar API or Exa cheaper to start with?

Perplexity Sonar API has a starting price of $5/usage; Exa has a free tier.

Does Perplexity Sonar API or Exa have an official MCP server?

Both publish an official MCP server.

Which scores higher on Crail's agent-readiness score?

Perplexity Sonar API scores 87/100 vs Exa's 80/100.