AI-Powered Comet Browser by Perplexity: Why It’s Incredibly Expensive!

As OpenAI gears up for a similar release, Perplexity takes the lead by unveiling Comet, a next-generation web browser designed to transform online browsing through AI. However, for now, this new tool is exclusively available to its premium subscribers.

AI Revolutionizes the Browsing Experience

Perplexity, known for its intelligent answer engine aiming to rival Google, is advancing its market presence with Comet, its own web browser based on Chromium. As expected, Comet has Perplexity as its default search engine.

Moreover, it features an AI assistant within a sidebar that can summarize web pages, answer questions in real time, and even perform tasks for the user, such as booking hotels, sending emails, or purchasing products online.

According to Aravind Srinivas, CEO of Perplexity, the goal is to turn web browsing into a seamless and continuous interaction, where visiting multiple sites becomes a single dialogue with the integrated AI assistant.

Limited Release with a Hefty Price Tag

Currently, Comet is only available to subscribers of Perplexity Max, a new plan that costs $200 per month. This elitist strategy suggests an initial targeting towards heavy or professional users. However, a waiting list is already open on Comet’s official website, hinting at a broader launch soon.

Comet also supports importing extensions, bookmarks, and settings from Chrome, making it easier for users curious about this innovative alternative to make the switch. Yet, the browser is only available on macOS and Windows, with promises of future expansion in features and platforms.

Perplexity Strengthens Its Strategy Against Google

This launch comes at a time when Perplexity is intensifying efforts to establish itself as a credible competitor to Google. The startup has recently signed deals with Motorola and is in talks with Samsung to pre-install its engine on their devices. It also offers Perplexity Pro for free through international carriers.

The growing interest in Perplexity doesn’t stop there: Apple has reportedly considered making it an optional engine in Safari, and according to Bloomberg, the company has even explored the possibility of acquiring Perplexity. More surprisingly, the startup has expressed interest in acquiring Chrome if the U.S. justice system requires Google to divest its browser as part of antitrust investigations.