Perplexity’s Comet AI Browser Now Free for All, Mobile App Launching Soon

Perplexity AI has announced that its AI-powered web browser, COMET, is now available for free to users worldwide. The browser, first introduced in July and initially limited to Perplexity Max subscribers at $200 per month, is designed to act as a personal AI assistant capable of searching the web, organizing tabs, drafting emails, shopping, and more.

COMET merges Perplexity’s conversational AI capabilities with the familiar functionality of a traditional browser, allowing users to combine productivity and intelligent search in one platform. According to the company, the global rollout comes in response to overwhelming demand, with “millions” of users signing up for the waitlist.

Users can now download the desktop version of COMET directly from Perplexity’s website, though it has yet to appear on the macOS App Store or Microsoft Store. The company confirmed that a MOBILE APP is coming soon, promising versions for both iPhone and Android devices. The mobile release will make Comet “available on any device, with a personal AI designed for your phone.”

Alongside the browser’s public release, Perplexity is also introducing new features. One of these is BACKGROUND ASSISTANTS; a system of AI helpers that can manage multiple tasks simultaneously and asynchronously, such as scheduling, researching, and organizing, allowing users to focus on other work. The company also recently introduced an EMAIL ASSISTANT for Max subscribers, capable of automatically completing email-related tasks like setting up meetings or drafting replies.

For news readers, COMET PLUS offers curated articles from trusted media partners including CNN, The Washington Post, Condé Nast, Fortune, Le Monde, and Le Figaro. Available for $5 per month, it works similarly to Apple News+, giving users access to premium journalism within the browser.

Perplexity’s move to make COMET free could help it expand its user base and better compete with industry giants like Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic, all of which have launched their own AI-driven browsing or agent tools. Despite a high-profile (and likely tongue-in-cheek) $34.5 billion bid to buy Google Chrome earlier this year, Perplexity says its real goal is to redefine how people use the internet, blending search, productivity, and AI assistance into a single seamless experience.