Perplexity AI has launched its first AI-powered web browser called Comet on July 9, 2025. Comet is designed to integrate advanced artificial intelligence capabilities directly into the browsing experience, allowing users to interact with enterprise applications like Slack and ask complex questions via voice or text. The browser features Perplexity’s AI search engine, which provides instant answers, real-time summaries with sources, and can assist with tasks such as summarizing emails, organizing tabs, and managing calendars.
Currently, Comet is available exclusively to Perplexity Max subscribers, who pay $200 per month, with access initially limited to invite-only users and a waitlist. Perplexity plans to gradually expand access over the summer of 2025. The company emphasizes continuous feature development and improvements based on user feedback, aiming to create a smarter alternative to traditional browsers like Chrome and Safari by offering an AI assistant that actively helps users rather than just searching.
This launch positions Perplexity as a notable player competing with major tech companies in the consumer internet and AI space, leveraging its expertise in AI-powered search and productivity tools to enhance web browsing