| Feature | Perplexity | Perplexity Comet |
|---|---|---|
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Pricing | Free / $20/mo | Free / $20/mo |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.7 | ★★★★★ 4.6 |
| Key Feature 1 | Real-time web search | AI-native browsing |
| Key Feature 2 | Cited sources | Real-time synthesis |
| Key Feature 3 | Follow-up questions | Agentic Computer mode |
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Perplexity is an AI-powered answer engine that searches the web in real time and synthesizes cited, sourced answers — combining the depth of an AI model with the currency of a live search engine. Ever
Perplexity Comet is an AI-native browser built by Perplexity AI that integrates real-time web research directly into every browsing session. Instead of switching between a search engine and an AI chat
• Best for factual, sourced answers
• Generates results in seconds — real-time web search runs noticeably faster than manual alternatives
• Excellent citations — especially for real-time web search workflows where Perplexity consistently outperforms manual approaches
• Less creative than ChatGPT — worth evaluating before committing if this is central to your use case
• Pro needed for latest models — worth evaluating before committing if this is central to your use case
• Free after previously costing $200/month
• Research integrated directly into browsing
• Agentic task automation is powerful
• Inline editing saves time — especially for ai-native browsing workflows where Perplexity Comet consistently outperforms manual approaches
• Privacy concerns with browsing data — worth evaluating before committing if this is central to your use case
• Agentic mode still maturing — worth evaluating before committing if this is central to your use case