Perplexity (Computer and Comet) review

Perplexity now sells two agents in one account. Computer is the delegated worker: you hand off a project, such as organizing a Drive or turning notes into a wiki, and it researches dozens of sources in parallel and returns documents, apps or plans. Teammates are persistent agents you can set up for repeat work, and Automations run on a schedule. Comet is Perplexity's own browser, with an assistant that can compare coverage, draft email replies, build a basic site or shop for an item while you watch. Every answer carries inline citations, which makes checking the research easier than with most rivals. Perplexity says its free version will always include Comet, and Pro costs $17 a month billed annually with expanded Computer access and 4,000 bonus credits. The catch is metering: Computer work uses credits, and the plan page does not publish how far the free tier goes.

Who it is for

Researchers who want cited answers and an agent browser in one subscription.

Price

Free plan includes Comet; Pro $17 per month billed annually; Max $167 per month billed annually.

$17 /month or equivalent, when billed annually
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.

Key features

• Computer takes projects and returns deliverables around the clock
• Comet browser assistant drafts email, shops and builds sites
• Automations, Artifacts, Plugins and persistent Teammates
• Inline citations on every answer
• Choice of models from several labs on paid plans

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Perplexity says the free version will always include Comet
• Strength: Pro costs $17 a month billed annually
• Strength: Comet runs on Mac, Windows, iOS and Android
• Weakness: Free plan limits are not spelled out on the plan page
• Weakness: Computer usage is metered in credits on top of the plan
• Weakness: Max at $167 a month is a big step up from Pro

Key facts

• Free plan: Yes, includes Comet
• Pro: $17 per month billed annually, 4,000 bonus credits
• Max: $167 per month billed annually, 10,000 monthly credits
• Comet platforms: Mac, Windows, iOS and Android
• Teammates: Persistent agents that work for you

Where it ranks

Perplexity (Computer and Comet) is No. 4 in our Best General AI Agents verdict.