Perplexity has opened Comet to the general public, a web browser with generative artificial intelligence which can now be used without paying a monthly fee. The company thus enters the field of browsers like Chrome, Edge and Safari with the idea of ​​rethinking how we search for and consume information on the internet.
Far from being just another browser, Comet is based on the base of Chromium to offer a family experience (extension support, bookmarks, settings and option to make it default) and, at the same time, turn each query into a conversational interaction that returns natural language answers with links to sources.
How web search is changing
The team defines it as an approach to “agent searches”: The browser can summarize pages, translate text, retrieve information from your recent history, or perform related tasks, such as composing an email and proposing a meeting, based on what you're viewing.
Additionally, Perplexity's proprietary engine prioritizes responses fast and accurate and facilitates direct access to the original documentation, avoiding the typical endless list of links. This mode of use reminds your prior consultations and adapts to each person's habits to fine-tune the results.
The company's management insists on moving away from the click model at all costs and promoting a more useful website, with accessibility y transparency as principles. The promise is that common tasks will be resolved within the flow of navigation, without any detours.
Free features and paid plans
With the global opening, the basic use of Comet becomes no subscription. The previous link to high-cost payment plans (such as Max) is no longer a barrier to trying it out on a daily basis, whether by installing it on your computer and marking it as default.
The free level includes tools such as Discover and SpacesThe first suggests content based on your interests, and the second allows you to organize projects within the browser itself. There are also built-in assistants that compare prices, offer flight information, and help with personal finances.
Advanced capabilities, such as deep search and complex research, remain reserved for subscriptions, as in other AI browsersPro users have access to a background agent capable of multitasking and interacting with on-device apps, as well as an email assistant for composing and managing messages.
Integrated news: Comet Plus and media agreements
Alongside the open release, Perplexity introduces Comet Plus ($5/month), a subscription focused on journalistic information. This plan includes agreements with publications such as CNN, Le Monde, Conde Nast, and The Washington Post, whose content will be integrated into a dedicated section of the browser.
Comet Plus is included at no additional cost with memberships Pro and Max, with the idea of ​​attracting those seeking reliable news enriched with AI tools, while keeping the browser base available to everyone without payment.
Release schedule and availability
Comet began to be seen in early July as part of Perplexity Max and later through invitation-only access. The company confirmed on X its general availability to any interested user, removing entry restrictions.
In just 84 days, millones people signed up for the waiting list; now, anyone can download the browser to their computer and see firsthand whether this AI approach fits into their work or school routine.
What you will find when using it
When you open Comet you will be greeted with a familiar interface and support for extensions, bookmarks and advanced settings, so migrating from another browser doesn't require any training. The difference is that searching becomes conversational and includes citations to verifiable sources.
You can also set it as your default browser and take advantage of AI maintains the context Between queries, it retrieves what you've previously viewed and helps you link together long tasks, from gathering reading material to preparing an email with the most relevant data.
With this move, Perplexity positions Comet as an alternative to traditional browsers: free basic use, sourced answers, and a productivity boost, while advanced research and premium content are for those who need more power.
