Perplexity’s Comet browser goes global with free AI-powered desktop app
Now anyone can download Perplexity’s Comet browser with Background Assistants for multitasking.
Perplexity has officially launched its Comet browser for free worldwide desktop download, dropping the previous waitlist system. The browser embeds a personal AI assistant directly into the browsing experience, capable of handling research, summarizing documents, assisting with coding, and managing meeting notes. Unlike traditional browsers, Comet’s AI is context-aware and can pull information from the current page or user history to provide more relevant answers.
The standout feature, 'Background Assistants,' lets users run multiple AI tasks simultaneously—such as scraping data, monitoring prices, or drafting emails—while continuing to browse or work in other tabs. This positions Comet as a productivity tool rather than just a web browser. By integrating AI deeply into the browser fabric, Perplexity is competing with offerings like Opera’s Aria and Microsoft Edge’s Copilot, but with a focus on research-heavy workflows. The global free release signals Perplexity’s ambition to build an ecosystem around its AI search engine.
- Free worldwide desktop download, no waitlist required.
- Integrated AI assistant helps with research, meetings, coding, and general tasks.
- Background Assistants enable multitasking by running AI workflows in the background.
Why It Matters
Perplexity brings AI to the browsing experience, making research and task management seamless for professionals.