Comet Now Open to All Users
Perplexity AI, the startup behind an artificial intelligence–powered search engine that made headlines in August for offering to buy Google Chrome, has launched its own browser — Comet. As reported by TechCrunch, the new browser is now available to all users, including those without a premium subscription.
Initially, Comet was exclusive to Perplexity Max subscribers, who pay $200 per month, but the company has now expanded access to Pro and free users. Perplexity says that “millions” of people have signed up since the browser’s debut to try it as soon as it became available.
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The main feature of Comet is its AI assistant, which can answer questions about web pages, summarize content, manage online information, and even navigate the web on behalf of the user.
Free users still face some limitations but have access to the AI assistant and several built-in tools:
- Discover – personalized news and content recommendations;
- Spaces – organization and project management;
- Shopping – comparing prices and finding deals across online stores;
- Travel – aggregated information about destinations, flights, and accommodation;
- Finances – budgeting tools, expense tracking, and investment monitoring;
- Sport – live scores, schedules, and updates.
Premium Features and Future Plans
Subscribers to Perplexity Max can access high-performance AI models and use the email assistant, which promises to write replies that match the user’s tone, organize and prioritize the inbox, schedule meetings or answer questions related to emails.
They also receive early access to new Perplexity products, including a background assistant capable of performing various automated tasks.
In the near future, users will also be able to subscribe to Comet Plus, a $5 per month plan that offers an AI-enhanced alternative to news apps. Pro and Max subscribers will get Comet Plus included in their plans, according to the company.
Perplexity isn’t the only tech firm building an AI-integrated browser. Google has recently added Gemini to Chrome, Microsoft launched Copilot Mode in Edge, and OpenAI is reportedly working on its own AI browser.
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