Perplexity’s New Comet Browser: AI Browsing for $200/Month

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Perplexity’s New Comet Browser

AI search startup Perplexity has entered the crowded browser war with Comet—a new AI-driven web browser designed to reshape how we surf, search, and work online.

In its latest move to challenge search giants like Google and Microsoft, Perplexity AI has officially unveiled Comet, a new AI-powered web browser that’s only available to a select group—for now. But this isn’t just any browser launch. Comet promises a reimagined way to browse the web, blending search, AI, and productivity tools into one seamless experience for those willing to pay a premium.

Key Takeaways:

  • Exclusive Access: Comet is available only to Perplexity Max subscribers at $200/month.
  • Smarter Browsing: Built-in AI assistant answers questions, summarizes pages, and performs tasks.
  • Connected Apps: Integrates with tools like Slack and can complete bookings or purchases.
  • Chromium-Based: Familiar feel with easy import of extensions and bookmarks.

Comet is more than a web browser—it’s Perplexity’s bet that AI can transform the most basic internet activity: surfing the web. Think of it as your personal researcher, assistant, and travel agent, all living in your sidebar.

Subscribers can type or even speak complex questions directly to Comet, which taps Perplexity’s AI search to deliver quick, source-linked answers. The assistant can also take actions on your behalf—booking hotels, making purchases, or even sending an email, all without leaving your browser window.

In its announcement, Perplexity made it clear: Comet is about giving the internet its next big upgrade. “We built Comet to let the internet do what it has been begging to do: amplify our intelligence,” the company wrote in its blog.

For those who rely heavily on enterprise apps, Comet is designed to connect with tools like Slack, so your team chats and AI research can live in the same space. Want to pull up data, answer a tough client question, or draft a reply without switching tabs? That’s the pitch.

If you’re wondering why Comet isn’t free, it’s part of Perplexity’s premium strategy. The company is still fresh off reports that it could raise half a billion dollars at a $14 billion valuation and even caught Meta’s eye for a potential acquisition earlier this year.

With Comet, Perplexity is pushing deeper into Google’s territory—right at a time when the tech giant faces antitrust scrutiny. Interestingly, Comet is built on Chromium, the open-source engine that powers Google Chrome. If regulators force Google to spin off Chrome, Perplexity says it’s interested in buying it.

For now, Comet is invite-only for Perplexity Max users—an elite group paying $200 monthly. Broader access will open up through a waitlist this summer. It works on both Windows and Mac, and setup is designed to be frictionless: you can pull in your bookmarks, extensions, and settings with a single click.

In a world of constant AI launches, Comet stands out for trying to merge search, apps, and agent-like tasks inside your everyday browsing experience. Whether that’s worth $200 a month? For early adopters hungry for the next AI edge, it just might be.

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