Comet
by Perplexity · www.perplexity.ai ↗
AI-powered web browser from Perplexity with a built-in assistant that answers questions and performs tasks across pages.
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- Category
- Answer Engines
- Business model
- Freemium
- Availability
- Global
- Launched
- 2025-07
- Record updated
- 2026-07-30
- Founded
- 2022
- Headquarters
- US
- Canonical URL
- https://globalaiproductindex.com/products/comet/
Overview
Comet is an AI-powered web browser from Perplexity with a built-in assistant that answers questions about pages, compares information across tabs, and performs tasks such as filling forms and managing email. It is built on Chromium, so users can import their extensions, bookmarks, and settings. Comet is free to download, with advanced capabilities tied to paid Perplexity plans.
Key features
- Sidebar assistant that answers questions about any page
- Agentic actions such as form filling and tab management
- Chromium base with extension and bookmark import
- Deep integration with Perplexity's answer engine
Use cases
- Researching topics across multiple tabs with AI summaries
- Automating routine browsing tasks
- Replacing separate search and chat tools with one browser
Pricing
Comet is free to use; higher usage limits and premium features come with paid Perplexity subscriptions.
Frequently asked questions
What is Comet?
Comet is Perplexity's AI browser with a built-in assistant that answers questions about pages and performs browsing tasks.
Is Comet free?
Yes, Comet is free to download and use, with premium capabilities linked to paid Perplexity plans.
Can I use Chrome extensions in Comet?
Yes. Comet is built on Chromium and supports importing extensions, bookmarks, and settings.
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Sources
This record was last reviewed on 2026-07-30.
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