Sonar Pro

Overview

Sonar Pro is the high-end search-grounded model in the Sonar family, built for complex information retrieval and multi-turn research sessions. It prioritizes factual accuracy with a higher volume of citations and deeper retrieval than the base Sonar model.

Capabilities

• Search grounding with extensive citations
• Large-context processing for multi-document analysis
• Strong follow-up handling in multi-turn research
• Structured answers for clear, verifiable outputs

Strengths

• High factuality for research-heavy tasks
• Good balance of speed and depth for professional use
• Strong at iterative research and follow-up queries
• Suitable for enterprise knowledge systems

Limitations and Considerations

• Higher cost than the base Sonar model
• Not optimized for creative or open-ended writing
• Output quality depends on available sources and retrieval scope

Best Use Cases

Sonar Pro is ideal for:

• Real-time information queries
• Multi-turn research sessions
• Fact-checking applications
• Current events analysis
• Knowledge-intensive chatbots