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Perplexity vs Perplexity Comet

Two of the most-asked-about agents in the search space. Here's how they actually stack up.

Perplexity

AI search engine with citations and an agentic browser layer

Free + $20/mo

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Perplexity Comet

AI-native browser that puts Perplexity search and autonomous web tasks in one product

From $20/mo

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Side-by-side comparison

Perplexity Perplexity Comet
Tagline AI search engine with citations and an agentic browser layer AI-native browser that puts Perplexity search and autonomous web tasks in one product
Pricing Free + $20/mo From $20/mo
Categories search, research, browser-agent browser-agent, search
Made by Perplexity AI Perplexity AI
Launched 2022-12 2025-06
Platforms Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android macOS, Windows
Status active active

Perplexity highlights

  • + Citation-first answers with numbered source links on every response
  • + Multi-model picker supporting Claude, GPT-5, Gemini 3, and Perplexity Sonar
  • + Spaces for organizing research into shared collections
  • + Pages for publishing AI-generated reports as shareable documents
  • + Perplexity Comet agentic browser with web automation and task execution

Perplexity Comet highlights

  • + Perplexity AI search natively integrated into every browser tab
  • + Agent mode that plans and executes multi-step web tasks autonomously
  • + Browse for me capability that synthesizes answers from live web content
  • + Built-in citations with source links visible for every AI-generated answer
  • + Task memory so recurring workflows can be resumed without re-explaining context

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Perplexity or Perplexity Comet?
Neither is universally better. Perplexity (Free + $20/mo) leans into search, while Perplexity Comet (From $20/mo) is closer to browser-agent. Pick based on which workflow you actually do every day.
What is the price difference between Perplexity and Perplexity Comet?
Perplexity is free + $20/mo. Perplexity Comet is from $20/mo. See the pricing row in the comparison table.
Can I use Perplexity and Perplexity Comet together?
In most cases, yes. They serve overlapping but distinct needs, so running them side by side is common until you decide which fits your workflow.
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