Perplexity Comet

Category: Consumer Browser / AI Browser Agent

Perplexity Comet is an AI-native web browser built on Chromium. It ships a built-in browser agent called Comet Assistant that goes beyond search: it can autonomously navigate websites, manage email and calendar, fill forms, compare prices, book reservations, and execute multi-step workflows on your behalf.

The browser was launched July 9, 2025. Access is via the download page at comet.perplexity.ai.

Core capabilities

• Agentic browsing -- give a high-level instruction ("book a dinner reservation," "summarize my inbox," "plan a trip to Lisbon") and Comet executes the steps across multiple tabs and sites.
• On-page AI -- a persistent side panel lets you chat with any open page, PDF, or video in context.
• Email and calendar integration -- opt-in read/write access to Gmail and Google Calendar; Comet can draft emails, summarize threads, and answer scheduling questions.
• Tab and project memory -- organizes browsing into persistent projects and remembers context across sessions.
• Voice interface -- speak prompts to search, summarize, and trigger workflows.
• Import from other browsers -- bookmarks, passwords, history, extensions, and settings from Chrome, Edge, Safari, or Firefox.

Pricing

Tier	Price	Comet access
Free	$0/mo	Base AI browser; limited agentic queries
Pro	~$20/mo	Broader access; priority waitlist
Max	~$200/mo	Full agentic mode, highest rate limits, advanced model access

Full agentic mode (Comet Assistant executing multi-step tasks) requires Pro or Max. The base browser with AI search is available on the free tier. Access was initially invite-only for Max subscribers; broader rollout continued through 2026.

Official links

• Download: https://comet.perplexity.ai
• Main site: https://www.perplexity.ai/comet
• Help center: https://www.perplexity.ai/hub

Safety and ToS notes

• Agentic features (email/calendar read-write, form submission, automated purchases) require explicit opt-in. Review which permissions you grant before enabling them.
• The comet-agent browser extension executes RPC-style commands from Perplexity's backend against live pages. Security researchers have analyzed this layer; understand the trust model before granting access to sensitive accounts.
• Perplexity's privacy policy covers data processed during agentic sessions. Activity data is used to support ongoing tasks and improve the model.
• Automated form-filling and booking workflows interact with third-party sites on your behalf; those sites' terms still apply.