Perplexity has opened access to its AI-powered Comet browser for free, removing the previous $200 per month subscription fee. Designed as a modern productivity tool, Comet integrates an AI assistant directly into the browser, allowing users to search, summarize content, draft emails, and manage online research more efficiently.
Since its launch in July 2025, the browser has gained traction for its combination of a familiar web interface and AI capabilities, positioning it as a competitor to mainstream browsers like Chrome, Edge, and Safari. Comet targets users who want enhanced productivity and smarter online assistance, bringing AI directly to everyday browsing tasks.
The browser’s features include AI-assisted summarization of web pages, instant answers to queries, shopping recommendations, and productivity-focused tools such as calendar integration and content drafting. Users can interact with the AI while performing normal browsing tasks, making research and online work faster and more streamlined.
However, security experts have flagged a vulnerability known as “CometJacking,” which could allow attackers to exploit the browser through malicious URLs. While Perplexity has stated that no breaches have been reported, users are advised to exercise caution when navigating unfamiliar sites or sharing sensitive information.
Privacy considerations have also come under scrutiny. Comet tracks user activity across websites, including search queries, visited pages, and interactions, to support targeted advertising. CEO Aravind Srinivas has highlighted that while the data is intended for improving the AI and browser experience, it may include sensitive user information such as financial, health, and personal browsing activity.
Despite these warnings, Comet represents a significant step forward in AI-driven browsing. By combining smart features with a traditional web experience, it provides users with new ways to manage online tasks efficiently. Users interested in advanced AI tools are likely to benefit from the browser, though privacy-conscious users may want to balance the productivity gains against the potential risks.
