Comet by Perplexity AI — Product Research | aVenture

Comet is the AI browser from Perplexity that embeds the company's conversational answer engine directly into the page-rendering surface. The browser ships with built-in assistant capabilities for automating routine tasks, summarizing open tabs, organizing email and calendar, and conducting cited web research without leaving the active page.

The product is positioned for consumers who want an AI-native alternative to traditional browsers from Google and Apple, and it serves as a distribution channel for Perplexity's Pro and Enterprise subscriptions. Comet launched in 2025 and expands the surfaces where Perplexity meets users beyond the standalone search portal and mobile apps.

Comet - Direct Competitors

Attribute	Comet	AI Browser	Aside — AI Browser	Dia	Ego (lite)	Muse
Provider	Perplexity AI perplexity.ai$802.3M disclosed funding · Series D	Polar polarbrowser.com$5.7M disclosed funding · Seed	Aside aside.com$500k disclosed funding · Seed	The Browser Company arc.net$678M disclosed funding	Citro Labs ego.app	Meta meta.com$40.6B disclosed funding · Public
Founded	2022	2026	2024	2019	2025	2004
Sells To	Consumers	SMB	Enterprises	B2C, Consumers	Consumer	Consumers, Enterprise
Pricing Model	Recurring, Software, Usage-based	SaaS	Subscription	Advertising, Recurring, Software	Subscription	Advertising
Ownership	Venture-backed	Venture-backed	Private	Venture-backed	Private	Public