What does Comet Browser do?

Comet Browser targets individual users such as researchers, productivity-focused power users, and general web users who want help understanding content and completing online tasks, by helping them summarize webpages, answer questions using live web sources, and run multi-step actions like researching a topic, comparing products, booking flights or hotels, and drafting email replies based on context.

What search engine does Comet Browser use?

Comet Browser uses Perplexity's search engine, optimized for fast and accurate answers. Perplexity search gives you the choice to navigate the web and check sources for original facts.

How do I install Comet Browser?

Import everything with one click. Comet Browser supports all of your usual extensions, settings, and bookmarks. Set Comet Browser to be your default web browser after installing for a seamless switch.

Is Comet Browser free to use?

We will always provide a free version of Perplexity for all users, and that will include Comet Browser.

What platforms is Comet Browser available on?

Comet Browser is available on Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android platforms. More platforms will arrive soon.

How do I browse safely with Comet Browser?

Comet Browser uses multiple overlapping layers of safeguards to protect you and your data - Comet Browser Data Privacy & Security FAQs.

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Comet Browser is an AI-native desktop and mobile web browser for individuals who want an assistant that can research, summarize, and complete tasks while they browse.

Key capabilities include:

Webpage understanding and Q&A, including summarizing pages and answering questions with real-time web research.
Multi-step task automation, such as comparing products, booking flights or hotels, and drafting emails based on browsing context.
Personal productivity workflows, including organizing email, scheduling meetings, and generating daily briefings.
Document and workspace support, including PDF uploads for insights and workspaces/tabs with memory to keep research organized.

Pricing: Freemium. The core version is free worldwide with rate limits. Comet Plus costs $5/month and adds access to paywalled content from publishing partners (included for Perplexity Pro/Max subscribers).

Notable for building AI assistance directly into the browsing experience, plus publisher partnerships (including CNN, The Washington Post, Fortune, Los Angeles Times, and Condé Nast) that expand access to paid journalism through the browser.

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