Perplexity AI Makes Comet Browser Free for All Users
AI startup Perplexity AI has announced that its flagship product — the Comet browser — is now available free of charge to users worldwide. Previously, Comet was exclusive to subscribers of the premium Max plan costing $200 per month.
A Smarter Browsing Experience
Comet’s key feature is its integrated AI sidebar assistant that helps users quickly get answers to questions, summarize content, and navigate complex web pages without leaving the current tab. The assistant acts as a context-aware copilot, pulling information from relevant sources in real time.This update brings Perplexity’s vision of a “searchless internet” closer to reality — where AI understands user intent and provides direct, verified answers instead of traditional links.
Background Assistant for Power Users
Alongside the public release, Perplexity introduced a new Background Assistant feature for paid subscribers. It can handle multiple queries simultaneously — from drafting summaries and analyzing documents to monitoring news feeds in the background — providing notifications when tasks are complete.Perplexity states that these upgrades make Comet a “complete AI-native browser” rather than just a search overlay, positioning it as a direct competitor to emerging AI browsers like Arc and Brave AI Search.
Democratizing Access to AI Tools
By removing the subscription barrier, Perplexity aims to expand its user base and collect broader feedback for future iterations. According to the company’s blog, the decision is part of a larger push to make AI-driven research tools accessible to a global audience.Comet is available on desktop and mobile devices and integrates seamlessly with Perplexity’s existing AI platform for contextual answers and cross-device syncing.
Conclusion
Perplexity’s move to offer Comet for free marks a significant moment in the AI browser race. As tools like Comet blur the line between search engine and assistant, the future of web navigation appears increasingly conversational — with AI at its core.Editorial Team — CoinBotLab