“The internet is better on Comet.” That’s how Perplexity describes its AI-powered browser, and now, everyone can try it without paying a rupee. Once a premium tool that cost $200 a month, Comet is now completely free and available worldwide.
The move signals Perplexity’s biggest attempt yet to take on tech giants like Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic, all of whom are rushing to bring AI directly into web browsing. From waitlist craze to free-for-all Comet first launched earlier this year for a limited set of users, and demand shot through the roof. Millions of people joined the waitlist, curious about what set it apart. According to Perplexity, users asked 6 to 18 times more questions on their first day with Comet compared to other platforms. Now, with the paywall gone, anyone can download Comet for free at perplexity.ai/comet. What makes comet different Unlike a regular browser, Comet doubles as your AI assistant. Every new tab opens with a built-in Comet Assistant that can: Background Assistants Alongside the free launch, Perplexity introduced ‘Background Assistants’. Think of them as a personal AI team that handles tasks for you in the background. Perplexity explained: In the background, your personal team of AI assistants eliminates any task on your to-do list. The feature aims to turn curiosity into productivity by juggling multiple jobs at once. Going up against big tech The timing isn’t random. Google recently added Gemini AI into Chrome, OpenAI released its Operator tool earlier this year, and Anthropic launched its own browser-based assistant.
Perplexity even made headlines in August with its bold $34.5 billion bid to buy Chrome, a long shot, but a clear sign of its ambitions. Publisher partnerships and Comet Plus Perplexity is also working on improving how people consume online content. Through Comet Plus, it has teamed up with top journalism outlets like CNN, The Washington Post, Fortune, Le Monde, and Condé Nast to bring readers high-quality, reliable information.
Perplexity CEO becomes India’s youngest billionaire In a remarkable milestone, Aravind Srinivas, the co-founder and CEO of Perplexity AI, has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming India’s youngest billionaire at just 31.
His net worth is estimated at around ₹21,190 crore, according to the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025.
This incredible rise in wealth comes from the rapid success of Perplexity AI, which now boasts about 22 million active users worldwide.
Limitations of Comet Right now, Comet is desktop-only, but Perplexity confirmed a mobile app is coming soon, bringing the same AI-powered browsing experience to smartphones.
Whether users actually switch to Comet as their daily browser, or stick with Chrome and other familiar tools, remains the real test.
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