Google killer? Perplexity's Comet browser is blowing minds – features, free tools and why it might replace Chrome

Time of India

10-07-2025

Is Chrome's dominance over? There's a new player in the field, and it's not Microsoft or Google. On Wednesday, artificial intelligence startup Perplexity introduced Comet, a new web browser powered by artificial intelligence, as per a report.
Meet Comet: The Browser That Thinks With You
Perplexity's new web browser, Comet, is built in a way that it will let users connect with enterprise applications like Slack and ask complex questions via voice and text, CNBC reported, citing a brief demo video Perplexity released on Wednesday.
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The AI startup wrote in a blog post that, "We built Comet to let the internet do what it has been begging to do: to amplify our intelligence," as per the blog.
Perplexity described the new web browser: "The Comet assistant removes friction with every thought, actively conducting entire browsing sessions while you focus on what matters. Ask Comet which other sites have the same bike but ship it faster. Ask Comet to compare what you're reading to something you already read," according to the company's blog post.
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The firm emphasised that "Comet allows you to ask questions anywhere they occur to you, whether you want to understand a complex concept, find hidden connections, create new possibilities, or solve problems that have been puzzling you," as written in its blog.
The company also claims that, "With Comet, you don't search for information—you think out loud, and Comet executes complete workflows while keeping perfect context. Research becomes conversation. Analysis becomes natural. Annoying tasks evaporate. The internet becomes an extension of your mind," as per the blog post.
Early Access Comes With a Price Tag
According to CNBC, the new browser will be available to Perplexity Max subscribers starting on Thursday, with invite-only access rolling out to a waitlist over the summer. The company also shared that new users will also receive a limited number of invites to share, as per the blog post. Currently, Perplexity Max is priced for users at $200 per month, reported CNBC.
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Comet Builds on Perplexity's AI Search Engine Foundation
The company is popularly known for its AI-powered search engine that gives users simple answers to questions and links out to the original source material on the web, according to the CNBC report. After Perplexity was accused of plagiarising content from media outlets, it even launched a revenue-sharing model with publishers last year, as per the report.
Perplexity Eyes Expansion Amid $14 Billion Valuation Talks
Perplexity was also in late-stage talks to raise $500 million at a $14 billion valuation in May, while the AI startup was also approached by Meta previously this year about a potential acquisition, but the companies did not finalise a deal, as reported by CNBC.
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FAQs
What is Comet?
Comet is an
AI-powered web browser
created by Perplexity that lets you search, research, and work online using natural language—via voice or text, as per the CNBC report.
How is Comet different from Chrome?
Instead of just browsing or searching, Comet lets you ask complex questions, runs full tasks, and remembers context—kind of like chatting with a helpful assistant, as per the company's blog post.