Perplexity Rate Limits Overview Handle Perplexity Sonar API rate limits. Perplexity uses a leaky bucket algorithm: burst capacity is available, with tokens refilling continuously at your assigned rate. Rate limits are based on requests per minute (RPM). Rate Limit Tiers | Tier | RPM | Notes | |------|-----|-------| | Free / Starter | 50 | Default for new API keys | | Search API | 3 req/sec | Per-endpoint limit | | Higher tiers | Contact sales | Custom limits available | Rate limits apply per API key, not per model. Using counts against the same RPM as . Prerequisites - set - Understanding of…