Artificial Intelligence

Perplexity's Comet AI Browser Now Free Worldwide

Published OCT 3 2025

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The Facts

Perplexity has announced that its Comet AI browser is now available worldwide for free after initially launching in July exclusively for Max subscribers who paid $200 per month.
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The browser features an AI assistant that can summarize web content, answer questions about pages users visit, and perform agentic tasks like booking meetings, sending emails and making online purchases on behalf of users.
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Perplexity Max subscribers receive access to a new background assistant feature that can perform multiple tasks simultaneously in the background while users work on other activities. Progress is tracked through a central dashboard.
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The brand has confirmed plans to launch a mobile app "soon." While no release date has been announced, Perplexity says Comet will be available on any device, with a phone-optimized personal AI — suggesting simultaneous iPhone and Android releases.
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The company also launched Comet Plus, a $5 monthly subscription service that provides curated news content from partners, including CNN, The Washington Post, Fortune, Los Angeles Times and Conde Nast. Access is included for Pro and Max users.
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Comet competes against established browsers like Google Chrome and emerging AI-powered alternatives, including The Browser Company's Dia and Opera's Neon, as companies integrate artificial intelligence into web browsing experiences.
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Techno-skeptic narrative

Perplexity's free Comet browser faces an uphill battle in a crowded AI market. Google has already integrated Gemini into Chrome, while OpenAI and Anthropic have their own browser solutions, making Perplexity a late entrant in the fight against established giants. The company's controversial history of lifting content without credit and its failed $34.5 billion Chrome bid show desperation rather than innovation.

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Techno-optimist narrative

Comet is a revolutionary breakthrough that's radically transforming how people interact with the internet. Users increase their question-asking by 6–18 times on their first day, proving the current web has stifled natural curiosity. With millions on the waitlist and innovative features like Background Assistants, Comet offers the superior internet experience people desperately want.

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Editor's Note

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